2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GTC and 2008 BMW 630 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 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2008 BMW 630. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 715 kg more than 2008 BMW 630. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Bentley Continental GTC | 2008 BMW 630 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental GTC | 630 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |