2007 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 464 kg more than 2008 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental GTC | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental GTC | Sable |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |