2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac XLR and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 620 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 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac XLR | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XLR | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |