2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Jeep Commander

To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 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 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 515 kg more than 2006 Bentley Continental GT.

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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Commander. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Commander.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental GT 2008 Jeep Commander
Make Bentley Jeep
Model Continental GT Commander
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 2985 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 0 HP
Torque 650 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.2 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2385 kg 2900 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.1 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 78 L


 

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