1946 Bentley Mark VI vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 549 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1946 Bentley Mark VI | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mark VI | C |
Year Released | 1946 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 154 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 62 L |