2009 BMW 135 vs. 2007 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 2 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 141 more horse power than 2009 BMW 135. (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 135.
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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2007 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 135 | XLR |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 561 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |
