2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental 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 848 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 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 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 335 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2979 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |