2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 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, both vehicles can yield 400 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 535 kg more than 2012 BMW 550.
Because 2012 BMW 550 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 550 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 550. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 550 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1750 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 | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 30.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
