2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Renault Megane
To start off, 2012 Renault Megane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. 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 440 more horse power than 2012 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 955 kg more than 2012 Renault Megane. 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 2012 Renault Megane. 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 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Megane. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Megane 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 | 2012 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Continental GT | Megane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 15.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
