2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac XLR and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 81 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (500 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XLR | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
