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 |