2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 4 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Arnage. (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 450 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.
Because 2011 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alpina B7. (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Bentley | Alpina |
Model | Arnage | B7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5225 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 82 L |