2011 Bentley Continental Supersports vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (272 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 522 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Kia Sorento. 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 Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Continental Supersports | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 621 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2241 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
