2012 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, both 2012 Bentley Continental GT and 2012 BMW 128 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 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2012 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 735 kg more than 2012 BMW 128. 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 2012 BMW 128. 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 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128. 2012 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental GT | 128 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 567 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2320 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1405 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 53 L |
