2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 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 506 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (271 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 2297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
