2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1069 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 118 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |
