2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 6 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 327 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Bentley Continental GT.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q7. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Continental GT | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
