2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 7 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 89 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (311 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 370 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series. 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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
