2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 751 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | E |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
