2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 BMW 535
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 535 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 900 kg more than 2005 BMW 535. 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Bentley Arnage | 2005 BMW 535 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 535 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |