1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (349 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 989 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (450 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | SLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
