2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Maybach 57
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Arnage. (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 57 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 Bentley Arnage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Maybach 57 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Arnage. (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2007 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maybach |
| Model | Arnage | 57 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 110 L |
