2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2000 Bristol Blenheim and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (160 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 265 kg more than 2000 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 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bristol Blenheim 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Bristol Mercedes-Benz
Model Blenheim C
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 350 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1475 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2720 mm


 

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