2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 BMW X3
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP) has 340 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 873 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. 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 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 BMW X3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental GT | X3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |