2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Arnage would be higher. 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 236 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1065 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 325 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
