2011 Bentley Continental Supersports vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, both 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports and 2011 BMW 123 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 746 kg more than 2011 BMW 123. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 123. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | 2011 BMW 123 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental Supersports | 123 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 621 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2241 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |