2010 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 615 kg more than 2012 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 328. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328. 2010 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental GT | 328 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
