2010 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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 (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Bentley Continental GTC | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Bentley | Mini |
Model | Continental GTC | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4107 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1562 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2596 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |