2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 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 Exp Speed 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 would be higher. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (469 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 410 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. (651 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | E |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 469 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
