2008 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT

To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 742 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.

Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 530 2010 Bentley Continental GT
Make BMW Bentley
Model 530 Continental GT
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 5998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 600 HP
Torque 300 Nm 750 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1608 kg 2350 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4803 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1379 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2746 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 90 L


 

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