2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP) has 251 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (301 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 121 kg more than 2008 Bentley Continental GT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Continental GT | LR3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 301 HP |
Torque | 650 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |