2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (641 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 86 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (820 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac STS | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | STS | SLR McLaren |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 820 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |