2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 5 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac XLR. (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac XLR. (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alpina |
| Model | XLR | B7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
