2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 9 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | GL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2459 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |