2013 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane

To start off, both 2013 Bentley Continental and 2013 Bentley Mulsane were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Mulsane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2013 Bentley Mulsane. (505 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Bentley Mulsane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Mulsane weights approximately 145 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.

Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Bentley Mulsane. 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 Mulsane (1,020 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Bentley Continental. (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Bentley Continental.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Bentley Continental 2013 Bentley Mulsane
Make Bentley Bentley
Model Continental Mulsane
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 6752 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type W V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 505 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 649 Nm 1020 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type FlexFuel Premium
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2440 kg 2585 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 5575 mm
Vehicle Width 2118 mm 2208 mm
Vehicle Height 1475 mm 1521 mm
Wheelbase Size 3065 mm 3266 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.2 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.1 L/100km 20.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 96 L


 

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