2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental GT and 2005 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. (302 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental GT | R |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 553 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
