2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Alpina B5. (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina B5.
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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B5. (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2007 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B5 | Arnage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 701 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |