2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Azure. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Azure.
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) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (630 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | E |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2860 mm |
