2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Citroen C6
To start off, 2009 Citroen C6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. 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 440 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 518 kg more than 2009 Citroen C6. 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 2009 Citroen C6. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C6. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Bentley | Citroen |
| Model | Continental GT | C6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
