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 272 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (128 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 1049 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 645 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Bentley Arnage | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | E |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
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 | 128 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2840 mm |