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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1109 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 615 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.
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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 | 6748 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 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 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 62 L |