2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP) has 444 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1122 kg more than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Bentley | Citroen |
| Model | Continental GT | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 13.1 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 | 2385 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
