2011 Bentley Continental Supersports vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, both 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports and 2011 Bentley Mulsanne were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2011 Bentley Mulsanne. (505 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2011 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 344 kg more than 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Bentley Mulsanne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports. (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental Supersports | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 621 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2241 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 96 L |
