2008 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Cadillac XLR
To start off, both 2008 BMW 730 and 2008 Cadillac XLR were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2008 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 730 | 2008 Cadillac XLR | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 730 | XLR |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |