2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2011 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 435 kg more than 2011 BMW X6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X6. (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | X6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 85 L |
