2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 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 104 more horse power than 2013 BMW X1. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 685 kg more than 2013 BMW X1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 will offer significantly more control. 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X1. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2013 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | X1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | 296 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4484 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2044 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
