2008 BMW 650 vs. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 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 95 more horse power than 2008 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 855 kg more than 2008 BMW 650. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 650 | Phantom |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 455 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 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 | 1640 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |