2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage 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 171 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1081 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 330 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2979 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
