2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2009 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 815 kg more than 2009 BMW 550. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2009 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 550 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4798 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
