1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 198 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
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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1980 Bentley Mulsanne | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mulsanne | E |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2052 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |