2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Arnage. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Arnage.
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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | M3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| 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 | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 63 L |
