2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 6 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 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 257 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 890 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. 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 2012 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Arnage | 2012 BMW 120 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 120 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |