2010 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2011 BMW X6. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 115 kg more than 2011 BMW X6. 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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X6. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental GTC | X6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
