2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 is newer by 6 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 155 more horse power than 2013 BMW X3. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 670 kg more than 2013 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X3 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, 2013 BMW X3 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 (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X3. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 2013 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | X3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 67 L |
