2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2007 BMW X3
To start off, both 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2007 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (551 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (283 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 525 kg more than 2007 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2007 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | X3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
