2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 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 2007 Bentley Continental GT and 2006 Cadillac Escalade are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (345 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 793 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental GT | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Continental GT | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
