2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 65 kg more than 2004 Bentley Continental.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | GL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
