2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac XLR | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | XLR | 118 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4376 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 443 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |