2008 Audi A5 vs. 2008 Cadillac XLR
To start off, both 2008 Audi A5 and 2008 Cadillac XLR were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A5 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2008 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 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, 2008 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A5. (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 2008 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A5 | XLR |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
