2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Lexus GS
To start off, 2008 Lexus GS 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 968 kg more than 2008 Lexus GS.
Because 2008 Lexus GS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GS 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus GS. (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 2008 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Continental | GS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3441 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 303 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |
