2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 BMW 323
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 323 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 (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.
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 (875 Nm) has 645 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 2006 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 323 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 63 L |
