2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 4 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 150 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 335 kg more than 2012 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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 @ 3250 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
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2008 Bentley Arnage | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | X5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 85 L |