2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 BMW M
To start off, 2007 BMW M 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 121 more horse power than 2007 BMW M. (330 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M.
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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW M has manual transmission. 2007 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Bentley Arnage | 2007 BMW M | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | M |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |