2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (193 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 666 kg more than 2004 BMW 525. 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 2004 BMW 525 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 525 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |