Cadillac XLR vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Cadillac XLR · BMW M2
- Length177.7 in
- Height50.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,647 lb
- Width72.3 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M2 is 1.5 in shorter (177.7 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 0.7 in narrower (72.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: BMW M2 is 5.1 in taller (50.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 47 lb heavier (3,647 lb vs 3,600 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW M2 is 5.1 in taller (50.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 47 lb heavier (3,647 lb vs 3,600 lb)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 0.7 in narrower (72.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: BMW M2 is 1.5 in shorter (177.7 in vs 176.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M2 — BMW M2 is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Cadillac XLR · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac XLR | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.7 in | 176.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 73.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 50.4 in | 55.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,647 lb | 3,600 lb | 47 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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