2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 273 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
