2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 BMW 540
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 850 kg more than 1996 BMW 540. 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 1996 BMW 540 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 540 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 1001 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |