2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 325 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
