1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brooklands | SL |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |