2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 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 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 15 kg more than 2011 BMW X5.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
