2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 683 kg more than 2008 Cadillac STS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
| Model | STS | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 91 L |
