2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental GT and 2009 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 895 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT 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 GT (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Continental GT | C5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |