The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Bentley Arnage RL Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 99,700

€ 314,600

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 314,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Bentley Arnage
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5853 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6757 lb

Weight Difference:
1422 lb
24.29 %

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

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

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Arnage
▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
12 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
12 mpg
Bentley Arnage
18 mpg
city
8 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
549 mi
Range
306 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
306 mi
Bentley Arnage
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
369.5 kWh
Bentley Arnage
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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