2011 Bentley Continental Supersports vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, both 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports and 2011 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 451 kg more than 2011 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental Supersports | 530 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 621 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2241 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |