2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 800 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Arnage | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | E |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |