2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1994 BMW M5
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 725 kg more than 1994 BMW M5.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1994 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1994 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1994 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | M5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3795 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
