2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 4 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 206 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 930 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 325 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
