2008 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 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), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 887 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 530 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 567 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
