2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. Both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2011 Bentley Continental GTC are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 124 kg more than 2011 Bentley Continental GTC.
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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
| Model | Escalade | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
