2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 13 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 720 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | C |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4707 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1997 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |