2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. 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 478 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 247 kg more than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. 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 Bentley Continental GTC (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental GTC | A |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5997 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |