2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 82 kg more than 2011 Bentley Mulsanne.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Bentley Mulsanne. 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, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
| Model | Escalade | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 96 L |
