Car comparison

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32VvsMG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cadillac XLR

4.6 i V8 32V

325 hp4565 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009
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MG Xpower SV

4.6 i V8 32V

320 hp4600 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2005

Comparison overview

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MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.0 L/100 km
    14.7 mpg US
    17.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32VMGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
325hp242kW
320hp239kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
19.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
553km344mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,565cc279cu in
4,600cc281cu in
Length
4,513mm178in
4,480mm176in
Width
1,836mm72in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,279mm50in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,685mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,678mm66in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,626mm64in
Trunk volume
125L
250L
Max trunk volume
328L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
68L
80L
CO2 emissions
291g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32VMG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V6,000 rpm4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32VMGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
19.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
320 hp
239 kW

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V has 5 hp more than MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V5.9 s
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V5.4 s

Although Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V has more power, MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
254 km/h
158 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,513 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32VMGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,513 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
553 km
344 mi
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CO2 score
291 g/km
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Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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