2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 BMW 316
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Arnage 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 338 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2008 BMW 316. 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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 660 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 2008 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 316 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 63 L |
