1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (229 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | SLK |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |