Cadillac XLR V-Series (2008 – 2009) vs Ferrari F149 California (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Ferrari F149 California is the more powerful of the two, with up to 490 hp against 449 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 315 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 13.1 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,630 kg against 1,730 kg.
| Specification |
Cadillac
XLR V-Series
2008 – 2009
|
Ferrari
F149 California
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Italy |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2009 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 449 hp | 460 – 490 hp |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 485 – 505 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 3.8 – 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 311 – 315 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.1 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,514 mm | 4,562 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,908 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,630 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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