2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 4 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 256 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental GT | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
