2011 Citroen C5 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 453 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2011 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C5 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | C5 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
