2005 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B7. (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 635 kg more than 2005 Alpina B7. 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 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 2005 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 2007 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B7 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.8 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 | 1950 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 96 L |
