2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. 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 430 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 716 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5. 2005 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Continental GT | C5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1748 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1624 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 71 L |