2004 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 477 kg more than 2004 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 525 | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
