1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 14 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (661 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Continental. (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Bentley Continental. (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | SL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 661 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |
