2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 523 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 753 kg more than 2006 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523. 2007 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Bentley Continental GT | 2006 BMW 523 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental GT | 523 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 313 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |