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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
2009 Cadillac XLR

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
MSRP $125,000 - $238,500
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2009 Cadillac XLR
MSRP $103,075
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V12 Gas V8
Gas V8
Displacement
6.0L/365 6.2L/379 5.5L/336 5.5L/333
4.6L/279
Fuel System
TBD
SFI
Horsepower
603 hp @ 4800 rpm 518 hp @ 6800 rpm 510 hp @ 5000 rpm 382 hp @ 6000 rpm
320 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
738 ft-lb @ 2000 - 4000 rpm 465 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm 612 ft-lb @ 1900 - 3500 rpm 391 ft-lb @ 2800 - 4800 rpm
310 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission 5-speed automatic transmission w/Touch Shift 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission
6-speed automatic transmission -inc: driver shift control
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
15.8 - 18.5 L/100 km
14.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.4 - 11.4 L/100 km
8.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.4 - 18.5 L/100 km
8.1 - 14.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L
68.1 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Front Head Room
958 mm
955 mm
Front Leg Room
1,090 mm
1,082 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,372 mm
1,379 mm
Rear Head Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
320 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,560 mm
2,685 mm
Length, Overall
4,562 - 4,605 mm
4,514 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,821 mm
1,836 mm
Height, Overall
1,295 mm
1,280 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
168 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,911 - 2,061 kg
1,725 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/35R19 P255/40R18
P235/50WR18
Rear Tire Size
P285/30R19 P285/35R18
P235/50WR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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