2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 BMW M
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1079 kg more than 2001 BMW M. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW M has manual transmission. 2001 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2001 BMW M | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |
