2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 283 kg more than 2006 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac XLR | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XLR | SL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4592 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
