2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 5 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (470 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 460 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | E |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 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 | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |