2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental GT and 2006 Mazda 6 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 433 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 800 kg more than 2006 Mazda 6. 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 Mazda 6. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 6. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 6. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda 6 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.
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2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental GT | 6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11.1 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 | 2340 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |