2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (240 HP @ 6550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 414 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mariner. 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 2009 Mercury Mariner. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental GT | Mariner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6550 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |