Cadillac XLR (2005 – 2007) vs Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica (2005 – 2006): specs compared
The Ferrari 550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica is the more powerful of the two, with up to 540 hp against 449 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 5.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 320 km/h against 250 km/h. The Cadillac XLR is the lighter car, from 1,730 kg against 1,790 kg.
| Specification |
Cadillac
XLR
2005 – 2007
|
Ferrari
550 Barchetta/575M Superamerica
2005 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Italy |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2007 | 2005 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 449 hp | 540 hp |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 589 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 320 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 20.5 – 21.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,514 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,935 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,278 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,790 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.