2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
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 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP) has 431 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 377 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (780 Nm) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Continental GT | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
