2009 BMW 320 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 320 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 91 L |
