1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 14 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 6,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 592 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | C |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
