2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 125 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL.
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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | GL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |