2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Arnage. (451 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 595 kg more than 2003 Alpina B7.
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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B7. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B7 | 2007 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B7 | Arnage |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 96 L |