BMW 7 Series (2001 – 2005) vs Bentley Arnage (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The BMW 7 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 445 hp against 405 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 6.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.5 L/100 km against 19.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,745 kg against 2,520 kg. At 5,390 mm, the Bentley Arnage is 221 mm longer than the BMW 7 Series. The BMW 7 Series dates from 2001 – 2005, the Bentley Arnage from 1999 – 2002.
| Specification |
BMW
7 Series
2001 – 2005
|
Bentley
Arnage
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 218 – 445 hp | 405 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 600 Nm | 835 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 8.3 s | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 – 13.6 L/100 km | 19.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,029 – 5,169 mm | 5,390 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,933 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,514 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,990 – 3,129 mm | 3,117 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,745 – 2,090 kg | 2,520 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.