2010 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1027 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Bentley | Mini |
| Model | Continental GTC | Countryman |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1561 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2595 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |
