2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 3 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 37 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 926 kg more than 2009 BMW 550. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 550 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| 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 | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
