2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 BMW 325
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 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 (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1085 kg more than 2008 BMW 325. 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 751 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 2008 BMW 325 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 325 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 1001 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 63 L |