2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GTC and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 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 362 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (597 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 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 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental GTC | R |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 597 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |