2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 890 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | CLK |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3198 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 310 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 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |