2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1155 kg more than 2008 BMW 530. 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Arnage | 2008 BMW 530 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 530 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |