2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 493 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina B7. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B7 | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B7 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6760 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
