2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 335 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |
