2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 128
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 4 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2009 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2009 BMW 128. 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 128. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 128 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 128 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |
