2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 343 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML.
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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental GT | ML |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2685 cc |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 780 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 2045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |