2010 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 880 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 BMW 320 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental GT | 320 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |