1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 10 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 330 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | SL |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |