Cadillac XLR (2008 – 2009) vs Porsche Boxster S (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Porsche Boxster S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 330 hp against 325 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 5.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 275 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,355 kg against 1,690 kg. At 4,514 mm, the Cadillac XLR is 186 mm longer than the Porsche Boxster S.
| Specification |
Cadillac
XLR
2008 – 2009
|
Porsche
Boxster S
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2009 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 325 hp | 310 – 330 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 360 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 5.1 – 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 272 – 275 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.1 L/100 km | 9.2 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,514 mm | 4,328 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,690 kg | 1,355 – 1,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.