Acura RL vs Bentley Arnage
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Bentley Arnage
Overview
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Bentley ArnageR |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | R |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Bentley ArnageR |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,200 (best) | $224,990 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Bentley ArnageR |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 11 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 10 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal | 25.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Bentley ArnageR |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 450 hp (best) |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 645 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.7 L | 6.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Bentley ArnageR |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs (best) | 5,699 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 122.7 in (best) |
| Length | 195.7 in | 212.2 in (best) |
| Width | 72.7 in | 74.8 in (best) |
| Height | 57.2 in | 59.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Bentley ArnageR |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | 1 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura RL | Bentley Arnage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $48,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | R $224,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $52,350 MSRP | T $246,990 MSRP |
| 3 | Technology Package - in HI $52,350 MSRP | RL $267,990 MSRP |
| 4 | Advance Package $56,150 MSRP | — |
Acura RL vs Bentley Arnage FAQ
- Which is better: 2012 Acura RL or 2009 Bentley Arnage?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Acura RL vs 2009 Bentley Arnage on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2012 Acura RL or 2009 Bentley Arnage?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2012 Acura RL starts lower at $48,200.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Acura RL or 2009 Bentley Arnage?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (48,200).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Acura RL or 2009 Bentley Arnage?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
- Which has better horsepower: 2012 Acura RL or 2009 Bentley Arnage?
- The 2009 Bentley Arnage leads on horsepower in this comparison (500).