2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, both 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2012 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2012 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 325.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 325. 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 (650 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 325. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 325. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 325 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| 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 | 552 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
