1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 584 kg more than 2011 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brooklands | E |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |