2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 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 6,750 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 X5. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 204 kg more than 2012 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 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 X5 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 X5. (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 X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | X5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
