1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (583 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Continental. (381 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 118 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (721 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Bentley Continental. (717 Nm). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | E |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 583 HP |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2600 mm |
