2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 9 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 96 more horse power than 2011 BMW 740. (304 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 635 kg more than 2011 BMW 740. 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 740. (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 740 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 304 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 30.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |