2007 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X5 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 BMW X5. 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | X5 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |
