2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 BMW M5
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 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, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 584 kg more than 2009 BMW M5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2009 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | M5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2900 mm |
