2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 101 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Continental GT | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 650 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 2486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |