Car comparison

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32VvsNissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

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
VS

Nissan 350Z (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

283 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    614 km
    382 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32VNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
325hp242kW
283hp211kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
352Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight-
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
553km344mi
Calculated
614km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,565cc279cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,513mm178in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,836mm72in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,279mm50in
1,316mm52in
Wheelbase
2,685mm106in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
125L
235L
Max trunk volume
328L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
68L
70L
CO2 emissions
291g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32VNissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32VNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
167 km/h
104 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V has 42 hp more than Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 42 hp (31 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
352 Nm
260 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
1,545 kg
3,406 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V5.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 0.9 L/100 km.

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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
553 km
344 mi
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
614 km
382 mi

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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
283 hp
211 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
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,316 mm
51.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.9 s
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32VNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
283 hp
211 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,316 mm
51.8 in
Range score
553 km
344 mi
614 km
382 mi
CO2 score
291 g/km
-
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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 32VNissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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