2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 3 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 BMW 650. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 495 kg more than 2012 BMW 650. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 650 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, 2012 BMW 650 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 650. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 2012 BMW 650 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 650 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |