Car comparison

Nissan 370Z 3.7vsCadillac 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 370Z

3.7

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2012
VS

Cadillac XLR

4.6 i V8 32V

325 hp4565 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

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Nissan 370Z 3.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    328 hp
    245 kW
  • Lightest
    1,508 kg
    3,325 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    686 km
    426 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan370Z3.7CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Power
328hp245kW
325hp242kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,508kg3,325lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
-
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
72.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
686km426mi
Calculated
553km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,696cc226cu in
4,565cc279cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,513mm178in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,836mm72in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,685mm106in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
235L
125L
Max trunk volume-
328L
Doors
3
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
68L
CO2 emissions-
291g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 370Z 3.7Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Nissan 370Z 3.7: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan370Z3.77,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 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
MetricNissan370Z3.7CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z3.7
328 hp
245 kW
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW

Nissan 370Z 3.7 has 3 hp more than Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V and Nissan 370Z 3.7: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z3.7
363 Nm
268 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
Nissan370Z3.7
1,508 kg
3,325 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
Nissan370Z3.7
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
Nissan370Z3.75.6 s
CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 370Z 3.7 and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z3.7
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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 370Z 3.7 and Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V: 1.8 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
Nissan370Z3.7
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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
Nissan370Z3.7
686 km
426 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
Nissan370Z3.7
328 hp
245 kW
5.6 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
Nissan370Z3.7
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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
Nissan370Z3.7
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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

Nissan 370Z 3.7 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
Nissan370Z3.7
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.6 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
Nissan370Z3.7
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
VehicleNissan370Z3.7CadillacXLR4.6 i V8 32V
Power
328 hp
245 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 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
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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
686 km
426 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
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 370Z 3.7Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 370Z 3.7

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 182 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cadillac XLR 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 57 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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