2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 BMW X3
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Arnage and 2008 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 222 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 820 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Arnage | 2008 BMW X3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | X3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2979 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 67 L |