Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG vs Cadillac XLR-V
| Category | Cadillac XLR-V | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.4 l V8 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 450 / 444 | 360 / 355 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 561 / 414 | 510 / 376 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1746 / 3849 | 1545 / 3406 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 258 / 254 | 233 / 230 |
Lap Times
| Track | Cadillac XLR-V | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:23.91 | 1:23.68 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Cadillac XLR-V | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.7 s | 16.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.1 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.6 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.4 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.7 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.0 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.9 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.9 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 19.4 s | 18.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.0 s @ 109.4 mph | 12.7 s @ 111.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Cadillac XLR-V | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 251 kph (156 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 15.7 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) | 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 53 m (173 ft) | 48 m (156 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Cadillac XLR-V | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
SLK 55 AMG is the fastest by a small margin.
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