2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 3 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 590 kg more than 2010 BMW 535.
Because 2010 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 2010 BMW 535 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 535 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4856 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |