2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 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 392 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2007 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 Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (526 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | E |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 526 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
