The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Arnage RL Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 314,600

€ 103,500

€ 314,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Arnage is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 21.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
59.6
76.1
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
76.1 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
59.6 in
Height
58.5 in
132.5
222
119.5
200.6
222 in
Length
200.6 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
5853 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6757 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5919 lb

Weight Difference:
1279 lb
21.85 %

General
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
L410M1T5
Engine Code
M 278.932

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
451 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bentley Arnage
451 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
645 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Bentley Arnage
645 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Arnage
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
12.98 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Bentley Arnage
12 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
8 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
25.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
306 mi
Range
526 mi
Bentley Arnage
306 mi
526 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
369.5 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).
185.7 kWh
Bentley Arnage
369.5 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Arnage
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data