2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Renault Laguna

To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Bentley Arnage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Laguna 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.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Bentley Arnage 2005 Renault Laguna
Make Bentley Renault
Model Arnage Laguna
Year Released 2008 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6761 cc 2165 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 18.0:1
Top Speed 250 km/hour 212 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.6 seconds 10.1 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1495 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 15.7 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 26.1 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 21.4 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 68 L


 

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