2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 10 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 (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2012 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 770 kg more than 2012 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 528 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| 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 | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
