2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 BMW 550
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 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 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 281 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 663 kg more than 2007 BMW 550. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 550 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 550 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental GT | 550 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |