2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 BMW M6
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Arnage. (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 645 kg more than 2007 BMW M6.
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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M6. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2007 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | M6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
