2007 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo S80 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Volvo | Bentley |
| Model | S80 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
