2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Arnage would be higher. 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 255 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (95 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 847 kg more than 2001 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) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (178 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2001 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. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | SLK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 178 Nm |
| 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 | 1475 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 62 L |
