2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 530 would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 172 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (228 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 880 kg more than 2004 BMW 530. 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 530. (290 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2004 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 530 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 2924 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
