2008 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom (455 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 895 kg more than 2008 BMW 335. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 335 | Phantom |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 455 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |