The 2002 Cadillac Eldorado, the latest model year on record, is 200.8″ long, 75.6″ wide and 53.5″ tall on a 107.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,880 lb. At 16.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Cadillac Eldorado generation, measured
The biggest change in weight came in 1986: 362 lb lighter than before. The current car, sold since 1992, is 106 lb heavier than the 1986–1991 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973–1978 | 220.9″ | 79.1″ | 53.5″ | 126″ | — |
| 1979 | 205.1″ | 72″ | 54.3″ | 114.6″ | 3,898 lb |
| 1982–1985 | 204.3″ | 70.5″ | 55.1″ | 114.2″ | 3,726 lb |
| 1986–1991 | 188.2″ | 71.3″ | 53.5″ | 107.9″ | 3,364 lb |
| 1992–2002 | 202.4″ | 75.6″ | 53.1″ | 107.9″ | 3,470 lb |
Eldorado year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 200.8″ | 75.6″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 2001 | 200.8″ | 75.6″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 2000 | 200.8″ | 75.6″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1999 | 200.4″ | 75.6″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1998 | 200.4″ | 75.6″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 200.4″ | 75.6″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 202″ | 75.6″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 202″ | 75.6″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 202.4″ | 75.6″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 202.4″ | 75.6″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 202.4″ | 75.6″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 191.3″ | 72.4″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 191.3″ | 72.4″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1989 | 191.3″ | 71.7″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 189.4″ | 71.3″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 188.2″ | 71.3″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1986 | 188.2″ | 71.3″ | 107.9″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 204.7″ | 70.5″ | 114.2″ | 2 | |
| 1984 | 204.7″ | 70.5″ | 114.2″ | 2 | |
| 1983 | 204.7″ | 70.5″ | 114.2″ | 2 | |
| 1982 | 204.3″ | 70.5″ | 114.2″ | 1 | |
| 1979 | 205.1″ | 72″ | 114.6″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 223.6″ | 79.1″ | 126.4″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 226″ | 79.1″ | 126.4″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 222.8″ | 79.1″ | 126.4″ | 1 | |
| 1975 | 224″ | 80.3″ | 126.4″ | 1 | |
| 1974 | 225.6″ | 78″ | 125.6″ | 1 | |
| 1973 | 220.9″ | 79.1″ | 126″ | 1 |
Eldorado on the used market
In 107 Eldorado listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1992–2002 car is the most common: 100 of them (93%), at an average asking price of $8,923.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–2002 | 100 | 93% | $8,923 | 85,096 mi |
Will a Eldorado fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.7 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.3 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 715 cars within 10″ of its length, the Eldorado has a shorter wheelbase than 93%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 715 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 75.6″ | 74.8″ | +0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 107.9″ | 115.7″ | −7.8″ |
| Curb weight | 3,880 lb | 4,251 lb | −371 lb |
Eldorado against its rivals
Next to the Jaguar Vanden Plas and BMW 750iL, the Eldorado is the shortest and the lightest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Eldorado (this car) | 2002 | 200.8″ | 75.6″ | 3,880 lb |
| Jaguar Vanden Plas | 2003 | 202.8″ | 70.9″ | 4,068 lb |
| BMW 750iL | 2001 | 201.6″ | 73.2″ | 4,597 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Eldorado bigger than the 2001?
No. The 2002 and 2001 Eldorado are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Eldorado or the Jaguar Vanden Plas?
The 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas is 2.0″ longer and 188 lb heavier than the 2002 Eldorado.
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