1999 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 360 kg more than 1999 Bristol Blenheim.
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 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (385 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bristol Blenheim | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Blenheim | S |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3165 mm |