2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 190 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Bentley Continental. (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Arnage | Continental |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2194 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1388 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |