2001 Cadillac XLR vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (432 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 566 kg more than 2001 Cadillac XLR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (401 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac XLR | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XLR | CL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
