2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2000 Bentley Arnage and 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 272 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2000 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 2000 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | SLK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 60 L |
