2011 Bentley Continental Supersports vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, both 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports and 2011 BMW 328 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 391 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 616 kg more than 2011 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | 2011 BMW 328 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental Supersports | 328 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 621 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2241 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |