2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 4 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 337 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (304 HP @ 440 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 203 kg more than 2012 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental GT | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
