2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 BMW 525 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental GT | 525 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |