2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Arnage would be higher. 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 307 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 118 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 51 L |
