2007 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz R would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R.
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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. (632 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz R | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bentley |
| Model | R | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 632 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3220 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
