MotorTrend: Caddy SRX V8 AWD vs Mercedes R500 vs Volvo XC90 V8

[bmwrules]

1st Place
Mercedes R500

Mercedes throws definitions out the window and builds the right vehicle for those with a fat income. It's a daring experiment that results in a premium vehicle that could change the way people examine their needs.

7-Speed Automatic
302 hp @ 5600 rpm
339 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm
0-60 - 6.5
0-100 - 17.7
passing 45-65 - 3.5
1/4 mile 14.9 sec @ 92 mph
braking 100-0 - 363 feet
braking 60-0 - 126 feet
600 ft slalom - 57.5 avg
lateral acceleration .78g
figure eight - 28.2 sec @ .60g avg
base price $56,275
price as tested $70,770

2nd Place
Volvo XC90 V8

Sticking to the program, Volvo has done a terrific job of making a seven-passenger SUV work in more ways than many others have thus far. If you go off-road, your family can do so safely and in comfort. The XC90 also offers the best value message maong this trio.

6-Speed Automatic
311 hp @ 5850 rpm
325 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
0-60 - 7.0
0-100 - 18.1
passing 45-65 - 3.4
1/4 mile 15.4 sec @ 92.4 mph
braking 100-0 - 372 feet
braking 60-0 - 129 feet
600 ft slalom - 58.2 avg
lateral acceleration .77g
figure eight - 28.3 sec @ .60g avg
base price $46,535
price as tested $49,840

3rd Place
Cadillac SRX V8 AWD

Cadillac takes the wagon theme to new heights of premium performance but comes up short for seven passengers. Skip the third-row option.

5-Speed Automatic
320 hp @ 6400 rpm
315 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
0-60 - 7.4
0-100 - 18.9
passing 45-65 - 3.7
1/4 mile 15.6 sec @ 91.1 mph
braking 100-0 - 352 feet
braking 60-0 - 124 feet
600 ft slalom - 60.9 avg
lateral acceleration .80g
figure eight - 28.3 sec @ .61g avg
base price $49,895
price as tested $56,590

[Just_me]

American carmags are always rating german cars so high. Somehow I think american carmags are more baised than germancarmags

[cawimmer430]

Well the Mercedes R-Class certainly is an interesting automobile. Personally, I have no use or interest in it, but there are tons of people out there who will value the badge, safety, performance and practicality of the R-Class. I don't think the car will do well in Europe, even in SWB form and even with diesels. Most buyers will still go for the E-Class and M-Class: that's my prediction because I just don't see Europeans wanting something like an R-Class when the M and E are both so pretty. I don't think the R-Class is ugly anymore, but it's not exactly elegant as well. Oh well, I have not seen one yet so I still might change my mind.

Isn't the SRX an SUV BTW?

[Mr. Chigga_Chan]

Nevermind the R-Class costs $70k

It must have performed well for it to get first place over cars that cost $20k Less...

[Merc1]

It will only get better next year as the R550 with 382hp for the U.S. market at least.

Mercedes won both comparos in the Jan issue of MT, a good showing.

M

[Kleemann_SL]

Originally Posted by Just_me

American carmags are always rating german cars so high. Somehow I think american carmags are more baised than germancarmags

Just say: "congrats MB...."
...rating high, baised on germans....

The thing is... MB kicked some *ss again!

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by Kleemann_SL

Just say: "congrats MB...."
...rating high, baised on germans....

The thing is... MB kicked some *ss again!

gosh you really have serious issues with me. Complaining on me everywhere I go. get over me please

[Kleemann_SL]

Originally Posted by Just_me

gosh you really have serious issues with me. Complaining on me everywhere I go. get over me please

SH*tman whatte f*ck are you talking about, these are threads were Im interested ok...

...complaining on me...

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by Kleemann_SL

SH*tman whatte f*ck are you talking about, these are threads were Im interested ok...

...complaining on me...

dont get aroused man, go listen to frankie goes to hollywood when he sing the song "relax"

You are focusing on the wrong things.

[Kleemann_SL]

Originally Posted by Just_me

dont get aroused man, go listen to frankie goes to hollywood when he sing the song "relax"

Are you doing that when you r aroused? And, helps it??