2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 240 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 985 kg more than 2000 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | E |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 30.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
