2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 6 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 114 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (437 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 475 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | 6 series |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4896 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |