2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 738 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |