2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 8 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (641 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. (600 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (821 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. (651 Nm). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | SLR McLaren |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 641 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 821 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
