2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 BMW 745
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental GT and 2006 BMW 745 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2006 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 BMW 745. 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 2006 BMW 745. 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 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Bentley Continental GT. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2006 BMW 745 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental GT | 745 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4423 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |