2012 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 120 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 760 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Bentley Continental GT | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental GT | 120 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 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 | 567 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2320 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1405 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 51 L |
