2006 Maybach 62 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maybach 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maybach 62 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Maybach 62. (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Maybach 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 62 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maybach 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Bentley Continental. (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maybach 62 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Maybach | Bentley |
| Model | 62 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 90 L |
