2009 Cadillac STS 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 STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 910 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS. 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 STS. 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 (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
Model | STS | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1403 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |