2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW M6
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Arnage and 2009 BMW M6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 500 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1305 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M6 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 M6 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | M6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 21.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
