2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Azure 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 174 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 665 kg more than 2006 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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Azure | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | C |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |