The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Arnage R Automatic (04 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 252,700
€ 105,100
€ 252,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Arnage is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 long
59.6
76.1
83.9
58
73.7
83.5
76.1 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
59.6 in
Height
58 in
122.7
212.2
124.6
205.1
212.2 in
Length
205.1 in
122.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 long
5699 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
6548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
1168 lb
20.5 %
General
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 long
Arnage
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 long
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
L410MT1Y
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
399 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Bentley Arnage
399 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
616 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Bentley Arnage
616 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Arnage
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
14.28 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
11 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Bentley Arnage
11 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
8 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
301 mi
Range
459 mi
Bentley Arnage
301 mi
459 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
390.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
231.1 kWh
Bentley Arnage
390.3 kWh
231.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
734 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
