2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 665 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Azure | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | E |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2860 mm |