2001 BMW 745 vs. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 745 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2001 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 600 kg more than 2001 BMW 745. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 745. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 2012 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 745 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 96 L |
