2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental GT 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 241 more horse power than 2012 BMW 550. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 338 kg more than 2012 BMW 550. 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 550. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental GT | 550 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |