Cadillac XLR (2008 – 2009) vs Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 345 hp against 325 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 290 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.9 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,475 kg against 1,690 kg. At 4,514 mm, the Cadillac XLR is 79 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
| Specification |
Cadillac
XLR
2008 – 2009
|
Porsche
911 Carrera Cabriolet
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2009 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 325 hp | 345 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 390 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 4.9 – 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 286 – 290 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.1 L/100 km | 9.9 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,514 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,690 kg | 1,475 – 1,505 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.