2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. 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 151 more horse power than 2012 BMW 550. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 425 kg more than 2012 BMW 550. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 550. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 550 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
