2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Because 2008 Bentley Arnage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 330. 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) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 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 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 315 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |