2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2009 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 550 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
