2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 BMW X5
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental GT and 2006 BMW X5 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 270 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (282 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 BMW X5. 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (441 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2006 BMW X5 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental GT | X5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.5 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 | 2385 kg | 2195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |