2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom

To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 320 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 320 Phantom
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 6749 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 448 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5350 RPM
Torque 331 Nm 531 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 84.6 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 216 km/hour 239 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.2 seconds 5.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5840 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 16.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 100 L


 

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