2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 BMW 540
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 4 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 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 880 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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 (876 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 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 | 2008 BMW 540 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 540 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 4398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 876 Nm | 440 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |