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Cadillac XLR (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) Specs

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2008 Cadillac XLR and 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Cadillac XLR Mercedes-Benz SL  
Engine supercharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
443 hp@6400
414 lb-ft@3600
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.7 in 100.8 in 4.9 in
Length 177.7 in 180.4 in -2.7 in
Width 72.3 in 71.5 in 0.8 in
Height 50.4 in 51.1 in -0.7 in
Curb Weight 3810 lb. 4274 lb. -464 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 21.1 gal. -3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.6 in 37.7 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.3 in 54.0 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 53.9 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 42.9 in -0.3 in
Total Legroom 42.6 in (over 1 rows) 42.9 in (over 1 rows) -0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 4.4 ft3 7.2 ft3 -2.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 11.6 ft3 10.2 ft3 1.4 ft3

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