2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW X5
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2009 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X5.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X5. (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | X5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
