2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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 230 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 644 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 85 L |
