2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 665 kg more than 2005 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 560 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Bentley Continental 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Bentley Mercedes-Benz
Model Continental E
Year Released 2001 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6746 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 233 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 5360 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.7 L/100km 10.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 80 L


 

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