Cadillac XLR
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Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V · Stage 3vsCadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V · Stage 1vsCadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V · Stage 2vsCadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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V 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)
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Comparison overview
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Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3) 638 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.0 s
- Fastest top speed288 km/h179 mph
- Most powerful638 hp475 kW
- Highest torque813 Nm600 lb-ft
- Lightest1,730 kg3,814 lb
- Best power-to-weight369 hp/t275 kW/t2.7 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption21.1 L/100 km11.1 mpg US13.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25.0 mpg UK
- Largest trunk125 L
- Best overall score70/100
- Best performance score89/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score31/100
Specification comparison
| Model | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3)638 hp | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)512 hp | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2)561 hp | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V449 hp |
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| Power | 638hp475kW+189 hp | 512hp382kW+63 hp | 561hp419kW+112 hp | 449hp335kW |
| Torque | 813Nm600lb-ft+252 Nm | 651Nm480lb-ft+90 Nm | 718Nm530lb-ft+157 Nm | 561Nm414lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,730kg3,814lb | 1,730kg3,814lb | 1,730kg3,814lb | 1,730kg3,814lb |
| Top speed | 288 km/h 179 mph | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Calculated | 277 km/h 172 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 48.7s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-13.6 s Calculated | 60.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-1.6 s Calculated | 52.9s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-9.4 s Calculated | 62.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.0s-1.0 s | 4.5s-0.4 s | 4.3s-0.6 s | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.6s-4.9 s Calculated | 14.0s-2.5 s Calculated | 13.3s-3.2 s Calculated | 16.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8s-0.9 s Calculated | 4.3s-0.3 s Calculated | 4.1s-0.6 s Calculated | 4.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK | 21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK | 21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK | 21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.8s-1.2 s Calculated | 12.5s-0.5 s Calculated | 12.2s-0.8 s Calculated | 13.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 369hp/t275kW/t167hp/1000 lb Calculated | 296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb Calculated | 324hp/t242kW/t147hp/1000 lb Calculated | 260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 470Nm/t315lb-ft/ton Calculated | 376Nm/t252lb-ft/ton Calculated | 415Nm/t278lb-ft/ton Calculated | 324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,371cc267cu in | 4,371cc267cu in | 4,371cc267cu in | 4,371cc267cu in |
| Length | 4,513mm178in | 4,513mm178in | 4,513mm178in | 4,513mm178in |
| Width | 1,836mm72in | 1,836mm72in | 1,836mm72in | 1,836mm72in |
| Height | 1,279mm50in | 1,279mm50in | 1,279mm50in | 1,279mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,685mm106in | 2,685mm106in | 2,685mm106in | 2,685mm106in |
| Front track | 1,565mm62in | 1,565mm62in | 1,565mm62in | 1,565mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,578mm62in | 1,578mm62in | 1,578mm62in | 1,578mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 125L | 125L | 125L | 125L |
| Max trunk volume | 328L | 328L | 328L | 328L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 68L | 68L | 68L | 68L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3) 638 hp: Power / Torque
- Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1) 512 hp: Power / Torque
- Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2) 561 hp: Power / Torque
- Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V 449 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3)638 hp | 6,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)512 hp | 6,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2)561 hp | 6,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V449 hp | 6,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3)638 hp | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)512 hp | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2)561 hp | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V449 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.8 s | 4.3 s | 4.1 s | 4.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.0 s | 4.5 s | 4.3 s | 4.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.6 s | 14.0 s | 13.3 s | 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 288 km/h 179 mph | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Likely limited | 277 km/h 172 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.2 s | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.3 s | 5.5 s | 5.4 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.8 s | 8.2 s | 8.1 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.0 s | 10.6 s | 10.3 s | 10.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.8 s | 12.5 s | 12.2 s | 13.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 201 km/h 125 mph | 189 km/h 118 mph | 192 km/h 119 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3)638 hp | 638 hp 475 kW |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)512 hp | 512 hp 382 kW |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2)561 hp | 561 hp 419 kW |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V449 hp | 449 hp 335 kW |
Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3) 638 hp has 189 hp more than Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V 449 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V 449 hp and Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3) 638 hp: 189 hp (141 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3)638 hp | 813 Nm 600 lb-ft |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)512 hp | 651 Nm 480 lb-ft |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2)561 hp | 718 Nm 530 lb-ft |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V449 hp | 561 Nm 414 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
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| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3)638 hp | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)512 hp | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2)561 hp | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V449 hp | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3)638 hp | 288 km/h 179 mph |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)512 hp | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2)561 hp | 277 km/h 172 mph |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V449 hp | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3)638 hp | 4.0 s |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)512 hp | 4.5 s |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2)561 hp | 4.3 s |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V449 hp | 4.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3) 638 hp and Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V 449 hp: 1.0 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2) 561 hp and Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1) 512 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3)638 hp | 369 hp/t 275 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)512 hp | 296 hp/t 221 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2)561 hp | 324 hp/t 242 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V449 hp | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3)638 hp | 638 hp 475 kW | 4.0 s | 288 km/h 179 mph |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)512 hp | 512 hp 382 kW | 4.5 s | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2)561 hp | 561 hp 419 kW | 4.3 s | 277 km/h 172 mph |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V449 hp | 449 hp 335 kW | 4.9 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.
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| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3)638 hp |
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| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)512 hp |
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| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2)561 hp |
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| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V449 hp |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3)638 hp | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1)512 hp | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 2)561 hp | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V449 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 638 hp 475 kW | 512 hp 382 kW | 561 hp 419 kW | 449 hp 335 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 813 Nm 600 lb-ft | 651 Nm 480 lb-ft | 718 Nm 530 lb-ft | 561 Nm 414 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.0 s | 4.5 s | 4.3 s | 4.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 288 km/h 179 mph | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph | 277 km/h 172 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 125 L 4.4 cu ft | 125 L 4.4 cu ft | 125 L 4.4 cu ft | 125 L 4.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 369 hp/t 275 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 296 hp/t 221 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 324 hp/t 242 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 3) 638 hp
- Has 126 hp more
- Has 163 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Has 73 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V (Stage 1) 512 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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