2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 BMW M3
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW M3 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 175 more horse power than 2000 BMW M3. (325 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2000 BMW M3. 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 651 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW M3. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Bentley Arnage | 2000 BMW M3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | M3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 1001 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 63 L |