2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 9 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Arnage. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 592 kg more than 2009 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW 550 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 550 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |