2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 9 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 840 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (350 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
