1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 BMW 545
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 6 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. Both 1999 Bentley Arnage and 2005 BMW 545 are equipped with a 4,398 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 692 kg more than 2005 BMW 545. 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2005 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 545 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |
