2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 590 kg more than 2010 BMW M6.
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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M6. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | M6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 30.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
