1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 11 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 380 kg more than 1998 Bentley Azure.
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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | E |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2860 mm |