2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 BMW M3
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 BMW M3. (323 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 750 kg more than 2005 BMW M3. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 2005 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | M3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
