2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 BMW 545
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 545 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 670 kg more than 2004 BMW 545.
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) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (447 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 2004 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 545 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4398 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 315 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
