The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Arnage RL Automatic (04 - 06) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
€ 284,000

€ 125,600

€ 284,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Arnage is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 18.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B7.
Bentley Arnage
ALPINA B7
59.6
76.1
83.9
58.1
74.9
82.8
76.1 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.1 in
132.5
222
123.1
203.9
222 in
Length
203.9 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Arnage
ALPINA B7
5853 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
6757 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
1444 lb
24.67 %

General
Bentley Arnage
ALPINA B7
Arnage
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Arnage
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
L410IT
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
399 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Bentley Arnage
399 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
616 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Bentley Arnage
616 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Bentley Arnage
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Arnage
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.94 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
14.67 lb/hp
8.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Arnage
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
11 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Bentley Arnage
11 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
8 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
301 mi
Range
424 mi
Bentley Arnage
301 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
390.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
244.5 kWh
Bentley Arnage
390.3 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
734 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Arnage
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data