BMW M5 (1998 – 2004) vs Bentley Continental (1996 – 2002): specs compared
The Bentley Continental is the more powerful of the two, with up to 426 hp against 400 hp. The BMW M5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.9 s. The Bentley Continental has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW M5 uses less fuel, from 13.9 L/100 km against 17.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,695 kg against 2,450 kg. At 5,222 mm, the Bentley Continental is 439 mm longer than the BMW M5. The BMW M5 dates from 1998 – 2004, the Bentley Continental from 1996 – 2002.
| Specification |
BMW
M5
1998 – 2004
|
Bentley
Continental
1996 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1996 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 400 hp | 405 – 426 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 750 – 887 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 5.9 – 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 – 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.9 L/100 km | 17.8 – 18.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 5,222 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,962 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,695 kg | 2,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.