2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (605 HP) has 225 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (380 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 410 kg more than 2000 Bentley Continental. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bentley Continental. (717 Nm). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bentley Continental. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | SL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 605 HP |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
