2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 211 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (389 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. 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 Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (570 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | SL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 389 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
