2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Cadillac XLR
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 Cadillac XLR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2006 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2006 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A8 | XLR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 4572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
