2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental GT and 2009 Mazda 5 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 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda 5. 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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 5. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental GT | 5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
