2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 669 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Jaguar | Bentley |
| Model | XF | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 90 L |
