2006 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 530 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
