2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 925 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 550 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 657 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
