2010 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 560 kg more than 2011 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental GT | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental GT | X3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
