2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
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 SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 6,749 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 1265 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | SLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |