2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 BMW M3
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 7 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 12 more horse power than 2007 BMW M3. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 667 kg more than 2007 BMW M3. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (366 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 2007 BMW M3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | M3 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 338 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 63 L |