1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 BMW 550
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 8 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 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 662 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1999 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 1999 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2007 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 550 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4797 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 657 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |
