2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 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, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 770 kg more than 2013 BMW M3.
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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW M3. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2013 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 | 2013 BMW M3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | M3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 408 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4618 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |