2012 BMW 328 vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 2012 BMW 328 and 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 895 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 328 | 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 328 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3571 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 100 L |
