2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (296 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 700 kg more than 2003 Mercury Marauder. 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Arnage | Marauder |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 1001 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
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 | 2585 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 72 L |