DecodedCarsBentley Arnage
5 model years from 2005 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2009
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 6.7L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 11–11 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (1)
The 2009 Arnage in brief
The 2009 Bentley Arnage is a midsize car offered with a 6.7L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 212 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 123-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,699 lb (Final Series R 4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 11 MPG combined (10 city / 15 highway), 49% worse than the 2009 midsize car average of 21.6 MPG, for an estimated $7,450 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
The Bentley Arnage has 5 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 11 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 11 to 11 MPG.
2009 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 1 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Arnage compares
The 2005 Bentley Arnage is a midsize car offered with a 6.8L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 212 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 123-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,699 lb (R 4dr Sedan).
2009 Arnage pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 11 MPG combined, 49% below the 2009 midsize car average of 21.6 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Arnage changes by model year
- 2007
- Engine added: 6.7L 8-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 6.8L 8-cyl turbo
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6.7L 8-cyl turbo | 11 MPG | 212.2 in | 5,699 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6.7L 8-cyl turbo | 11 MPG | 212.2 in | 5,699 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6.7L 8-cyl turbo | 11 MPG | 212.2 in | 5,699 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | 11 MPG | 212.2 in | 5,699 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6.8L 8-cyl turbo | 11 MPG | 212.2 in | 5,699 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
Alternatives to the 2009 Arnage
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 11 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 11 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Bentley. How we calculate this →