2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 845 kg more than 2006 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 525 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2525 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1387 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
