2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2008 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 325 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 524 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2008 BMW 325 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Brooklands | 325 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 774 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |