2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 BMW M6
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M6 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 800 kg more than 2007 BMW M6.
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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M6. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2007 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | M6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
