2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 12 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2012 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 325.
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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 325. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 325. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 325 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 | 2012 BMW 325 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 325 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |