2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (875 Nm) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
