2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 9 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (529 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 415 kg more than 2013 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. (800 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 529 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
