2012 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, both 2012 Bentley Mulsanne and 2012 BMW 328 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 960 kg more than 2012 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Bentley Mulsanne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 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 Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 747 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Bentley Mulsanne | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Mulsanne | 328 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 1018 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5575 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1521 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3266 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 57 L |
