Porsche Cayman R (2010 – 2011) vs Cadillac XLR (2008 – 2009): specs compared
The Porsche Cayman R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 330 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: 282 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,295 kg against 1,690 kg. At 4,514 mm, the Cadillac XLR is 168 mm longer than the Porsche Cayman R. The Porsche Cayman R dates from 2010 – 2011, the Cadillac XLR from 2008 – 2009.
| Specification |
Porsche
Cayman R
2010 – 2011
|
Cadillac
XLR
2008 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2011 | 2008 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 330 hp | 325 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.0 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 280 – 282 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 9.7 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,346 mm | 4,514 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,285 mm | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,413 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,295 – 1,320 kg | 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

