2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 2 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 239 more horse power than 2009 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2009 BMW 130. 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 686 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW 130 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 130 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 1001 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 53 L |