2007 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2007 BMW 130
To start off, both 2007 Bentley Continental GTC and 2007 BMW 130 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2007 BMW 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental GTC | 2007 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental GTC | 130 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
