2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 8 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, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 552 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 520 kg more than 2013 BMW M6.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW M6. (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2013 BMW M6 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | M6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4395 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1930 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2851 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |