2008 BMW 540 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 506 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports 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 Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
Make | BMW | Bentley |
Model | 540 | Continental Supersports |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 621 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1379 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |