2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental GTC and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 635 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental GTC | SL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 5512 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 592 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
