2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 760 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
Model | Escalade | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2194 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1388 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |