2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 956 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 325 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1494 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 63 L |
