1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 BMW X5
To start off, 2000 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2000 BMW X5. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 550 kg more than 2000 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 BMW X5 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW X5. (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2000 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | X5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
