2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GTC and 2008 Mercury Milan 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 392 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 643 kg more than 2008 Mercury Milan. 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 Mercury Milan. 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 437 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercury Milan has manual transmission. 2008 Mercury Milan 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 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental GTC | Milan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |