2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 523 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 820 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2007 BMW 523 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Brooklands | 523 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 1050 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |