2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 450 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (876 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (801 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 801 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |
