The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Bentley Arnage R Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 84,800

€ 271,100

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 271,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 740d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Bentley Arnage.
BMW 740d
Bentley Arnage
58.2
74.9
84
59.6
76.1
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.1 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
59.6 in
120.9
199.7
122.7
212.2
199.7 in
Length
212.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Bentley Arnage
4464 lb
Curb Weight
5699 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6757 lb

Weight Difference:
1235 lb
21.67 %

General
BMW 740d
Bentley Arnage
F01
Generation
Arnage
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Bentley Arnage
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
N57-D30
Engine Code
L410M1T5

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
451 hp
Bentley Arnage
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
645 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
645 lb‑ft
Bentley Arnage
Performance
BMW 740d
Bentley Arnage
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Arnage
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14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.78 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
12 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
12 mpg
Bentley Arnage
27 mpg
city
8 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
710 mi
Range
306 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
306 mi
Bentley Arnage
Environmental Impact
144 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).
369.5 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
369.5 kWh
Bentley Arnage
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Bentley Arnage
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data