1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. (362 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 490 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. (540 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | S |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |