2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 4 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Bentley Continental.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | GL |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 382 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1839 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3076 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |