2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 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 (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1195 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. 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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental GT | R |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |