Porsche 911 vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Cadillac XLR

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.6 in – 175.6 in
  • Height51.0 in – 51.6 in
  • Wheelbase92.5 in
  • Ground clearance3.8 in – 4.2 in
  • Curb weight89 lb – 3,296 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.2 in – 72.0 in
  • Cadillac XLR width72.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Porsche 911 is 2.6 in shorter (175.1 in vs 177.7 in)
  • Width: Porsche 911 is 0.7 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.3 in)
  • Height: Porsche 911 is 0.9 in taller (51.3 in vs 50.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 13.2 in longer wheelbase (92.5 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 1,955 lb heavier (1,693 lb vs 3,647 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 1,955 lb heavier (1,693 lb vs 3,647 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 13.2 in longer wheelbase (92.5 in vs 105.7 in)
  3. Height: Porsche 911 is 0.9 in taller (51.3 in vs 50.4 in)
  4. Length: Porsche 911 is 2.6 in shorter (175.1 in vs 177.7 in)
  5. Width: Porsche 911 is 0.7 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911Porsche 911 is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
  • Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911Porsche 911 is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911Based on length × width (Porsche 911)

Dimension comparison

SpecPorsche 911Cadillac XLRDifference
Length175.1 in177.7 in2.6 in
Width71.6 in72.3 in0.7 in
Height51.3 in50.4 in0.9 in
Wheelbase92.5 in105.7 in13.2 in
Ground clearance4.0 in
Curb weight1,693 lb3,647 lb1,955 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 175.6 in).

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