1955 Bentley S1 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,886 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bentley S1 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S1 | C |
Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 136 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |