The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Bentley Arnage R Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 101,100
€ 271,100
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 271,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Bentley Arnage.
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Arnage
58.5
73.7
83.5
59.6
76.1
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
59.6 in
119.5
200.6
122.7
212.2
200.6 in
Length
212.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Arnage
4475 lb
Curb Weight
5699 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6757 lb
Weight Difference:
1224 lb
21.48 %
General
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Arnage
W221
Generation
Arnage
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Arnage
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
M 273.968
Engine Code
L410M1T5
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
451 hp
Bentley Arnage
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
645 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
645 lb‑ft
Bentley Arnage
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Arnage
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Arnage
▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.68 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
12 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
12 mpg
Bentley Arnage
14 mpg
city
8 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
495 mi
Range
306 mi
Mercedes S 500
495 mi
306 mi
Bentley Arnage
Environmental Impact
214 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).
369.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500
214 kWh
369.5 kWh
Bentley Arnage
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Arnage
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
