2012 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 196 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Yukon. 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 (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Yukon | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | GMC | Bentley |
| Model | Yukon | Continental |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2666 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
