2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2008 BMW 745
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 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 745 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 195 more horse power than 2008 BMW 745. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 745.
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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 745. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2008 BMW 745 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Brooklands | 745 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 88 L |