Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335ivsCadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Cadillac XLR

4.6 i V8 32V

325 hp4565 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Power
306hp228kW
325hp242kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
553km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,565cc279cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,513mm178in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,836mm72in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,685mm106in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
430L
125L
Max trunk volume-
328L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
63L
68L
CO2 emissions-
291g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335iCadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V has 19 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
1,690 kg
3,726 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i5.7 s
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V5.9 s

Although Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V has more power, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 2.8 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
663 km
412 mi
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
553 km
344 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
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

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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.9 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Power
306 hp
228 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
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
Range score
663 km
412 mi
553 km
344 mi
CO2 score
-
291 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335iCadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 305 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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