2007 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 685 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | BMW | Bentley |
Model | 530 | Continental |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 616 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |