1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 29 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (415 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 800 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (539 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mulsanne | SLK |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 415 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4102 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1793 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2431 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
