1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 420 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2003 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mulsanne | S |
Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 90 L |