2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Arnage and 2009 BMW 525 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 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2009 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (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 525.
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2009 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW 525 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 525 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
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 Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |