Car comparison

Nissan 350Z (Z33) · Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VvsCadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V

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

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Nissan 350Z (Z33) · Facelift 2007

3.5i V6 24V

300 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2009
VS

Cadillac XLR

4.6 i V8 32V

325 hp4565 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

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Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24VCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Power
300hp224kW
325hp242kW
Torque
361Nm266lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,690kg3,726lb
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
80.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
553km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,565cc279cu in
Length
4,315mm170in
4,513mm178in
Width
1,815mm71in
1,836mm72in
Height
1,325mm52in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,685mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Trunk volume
235L
125L
Max trunk volume-
328L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
68L
CO2 emissions-
291g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VCadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24VCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
20.7 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
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 kW
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V has 25 hp more than Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
361 Nm
266 lb-ft
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
1,690 kg
3,726 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
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
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V5.8 s
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V5.9 s

Although Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V has more power, Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 0.6 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
684 km
425 mi
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
553 km
344 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 in
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

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
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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

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
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24VCadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
361 Nm
266 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 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
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 in
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
Range score
684 km
425 mi
553 km
344 mi
CO2 score
-
291 g/km
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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
VehicleNissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VCadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 59 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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