2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 BMW 530
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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 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 196 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
