2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 125

To start off, both 2009 Bentley Arnage and 2009 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1329 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Arnage 2009 BMW 125
Make Bentley BMW
Model Arnage 125
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6749 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 270 km/hour 245 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6 seconds 6.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2655 kg 1326 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.5 L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 53 L


 

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