2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 11 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 121 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 530 kg more than 2012 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 535 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |