2008 BMW X5 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 X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW X5 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2008 BMW X5. (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 886 kg more than 2008 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | X5 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | FlexFuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
