Car comparison

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32VvsBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cadillac XLR

4.6 i V8 32V

325 hp4565 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009
VS

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    576 km
    358 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32VBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
325hp242kW
306hp228kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight-
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
553km344mi
Calculated
576km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,565cc279cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,513mm178in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,836mm72in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,279mm50in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,685mm106in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,497mm59in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
125L
370L
Max trunk volume
328L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
68L
53L
CO2 emissions
291g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32VBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135iPowerTorque
  • Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32VBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V has 19 hp more than BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
1,490 kg
3,285 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V5.9 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5.4 s

Although Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V has more power, BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 3.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
553 km
344 mi
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
576 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,513 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32VBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
325 hp
242 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,513 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
553 km
344 mi
576 km
358 mi
CO2 score
291 g/km
-
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32VBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 245 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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