1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 14 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, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 642 kg more than 2013 BMW M3.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 2013 BMW M3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | M3 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4618 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 63 L |