2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental GT and 2005 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 654 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 BMW 525 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental GT | 525 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 26.2 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |