2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 765 kg more than 2009 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 330 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
