2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. (503 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. (632 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental GT | R |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 632 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |