2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GTC and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 955 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GTC | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental GTC | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 650 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |