2009 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX 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 150 more horse power than 2009 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 801 kg more than 2009 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2008 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | MDX | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3663 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 96 L |
