2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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 37 more horse power than 2009 BMW 650. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2009 BMW 650. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 650. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 650 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 | 2009 BMW 650 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 650 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
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 | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.3 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |