1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 13 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (399 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 259 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (600 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | ML |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 2261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |
