2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 740 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Continental | XK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4196 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 301 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |