2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. (349 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 744 kg more than 1997 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. (531 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1997 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | E |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 349 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |