2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (384 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 478 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental GT | SL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 384 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |