2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 BMW M3
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M3 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 BMW M3. (323 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 886 kg more than 2005 BMW M3. 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 @ 3250 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Bentley Arnage | 2005 BMW M3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | M3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.5 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 | 2586 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |