Porsche 911 GT3 (2003 – 2006) vs Cadillac XLR (2003 – 2007): specs compared
The Porsche 911 GT3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 381 hp against 326 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 5.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 250 km/h. The Cadillac XLR uses less fuel, from 12.3 L/100 km against 12.9 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 GT3 is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,690 kg. At 4,514 mm, the Cadillac XLR is 79 mm longer than the Porsche 911 GT3.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 GT3
2003 – 2006
|
Cadillac
XLR
2003 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2006 | 2003 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 381 hp | 326 hp |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 306 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.9 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,514 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,275 mm | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,355 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,380 kg | 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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