Porsche 911 Carrera (2004 – 2008) vs Cadillac XLR (2003 – 2007): specs compared
Both offer around 325 hp at most. The Porsche 911 Carrera is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 285 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.0 L/100 km against 12.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,690 kg. At 4,514 mm, the Cadillac XLR is 87 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera
2004 – 2008
|
Cadillac
XLR
2003 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2003 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 325 hp | 326 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 285 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,427 mm | 4,514 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,311 mm | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 kg | 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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