2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2005 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 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 (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320.
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 (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2005 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | 320 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 63 L |
