2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (193 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 805 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2004 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
