2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Audi A3
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Arnage and 2005 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 975 kg more than 2005 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 2005 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Arnage | A3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
