2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. Both 2005 Cadillac Escalade and 2013 Bentley Continental are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 238 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (649 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
| Model | Escalade | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
