2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental 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 157 more horse power than 2010 BMW Z4. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 964 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW Z4. (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW Z4. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW Z4 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 | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | Z4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.7 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 | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |