2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 595 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Arnage | 2003 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | S |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
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 | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |