2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (452 HP @ 3250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | S |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |