1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 315 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (801 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | S |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 801 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87 mm |
| 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 | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |
