2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Arnage 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 (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2009 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1265 kg more than 2009 BMW 130. 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 560 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW 130 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 130 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 53 L |