2012 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 727 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Citroen |
| Model | Continental GT | C5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 567 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2320 kg | 1593 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1405 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 68 L |
