2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 81 kg more than 2006 Bentley Arnage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Arnage | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 103.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
