2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 3,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 459 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 880 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (315 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | C |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 141 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
