2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ 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 179 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 842 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XJ. 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) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (600 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Arnage | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 82 L |
