2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 8 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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 (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | R |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5156 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3216 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |