2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 BMW 645
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 645 would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2007 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2007 BMW 645. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT 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 GT (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 645. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 645 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 645 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 BMW 645 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental GT | 645 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |