2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (268 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 (835 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (510 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | SLK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
