2003 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 162 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 955 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Arnage | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
