2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 4 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP) has 110 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 540 kg more than 2006 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL. (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | SL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| 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 | 400 HP | 510 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.5 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 | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 30.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
