1987 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 736 kg more than 1988 Mercedes-Benz S.
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. 1987 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1988 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Bentley Mulsanne | 1988 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mulsanne | S |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |
