1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (451 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 615 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Turbo | C |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4727 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 66 L |
