2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 6 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 460 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.
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 (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alpina B7. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Bentley | Alpina |
Model | Continental | B7 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |