2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 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 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. (404 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental GT | Escalade |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 6199 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 404 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 103.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |