1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 10 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 248 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 380 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (231 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | C |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| 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 | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |
