The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Bentley Arnage RL Automatic (04 - 06)
€ 97,300
€ 284,000
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 284,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.4 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
132.5
222
200.6 in
Length
222 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Arnage
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5853 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6757 lb
Weight Difference:
1543 lb
26.36 %
General
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Arnage
W221
Generation
Arnage
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-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 273.961
Engine Code
L410IT
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
399 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
399 hp
Bentley Arnage
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
616 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
616 lb‑ft
Bentley Arnage
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Arnage
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Arnage
▶ REPLAY
11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.25 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
11 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
11 mpg
Bentley Arnage
14 mpg
city
8 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
508 mi
Range
301 mi
Mercedes S 500
508 mi
301 mi
Bentley Arnage
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
390.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
208.4 kWh
390.3 kWh
Bentley Arnage
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
734 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Arnage
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
