2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GTC and 2008 Mercedes-Benz G 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 305 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Bentley Continental GTC.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GTC | 2008 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental GTC | G |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 96 L |
