2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325.
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 Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | 325 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |