2007 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 335 | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
