2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 772 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. 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 2001 Citroen C5. 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 (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | C5 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.8 L/100km | 18.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
