2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage.
Because 2008 Bentley Arnage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage will offer significantly more control. 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 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | CLS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
