2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Arnage. (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 635 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bentley Arnage. (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | SL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.3 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |