2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and 2005 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 58 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
Model | SLR McLaren | CTS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5506 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 334 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |