2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 493 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1242 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 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 Viano. 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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 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 Viano.
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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental GT | Viano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 330 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 | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |