2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Arnage and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Because 2008 Bentley Arnage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | SL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
