2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 2008 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac XLR and 2008 Maybach 57 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac XLR. (421 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac XLR | 2008 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
Model | XLR | 57 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |