2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 120 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2008 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 120 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
