2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 7 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (575 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 922 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS. (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | SLS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 575 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2075 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1261 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
