2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Arnage. (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 560 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL. (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | SL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
