Nissan 370Z (2008 – 2012) vs Cadillac XLR (2008 – 2009): specs compared
The Nissan 370Z is the more powerful of the two, with up to 330 hp against 325 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 s against 5.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 10.4 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,461 kg against 1,690 kg. At 4,514 mm, the Cadillac XLR is 270 mm longer than the Nissan 370Z.
| Specification |
Nissan
370Z
2008 – 2012
|
Cadillac
XLR
2008 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 328 – 330 hp | 325 hp |
| Torque | 363 – 366 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 – 5.6 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.4 – 10.6 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,244 mm | 4,514 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,461 – 1,483 kg | 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

