2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW X3
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Arnage and 2009 BMW X3 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 168 more horse power than 2009 BMW X3. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X3.
Because 2009 BMW X3 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 X3 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X3. (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | X3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 67 L |
