2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 960 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Bentley Azure | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | C |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2700 mm |