2002 Bentley State Limousine vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley State Limousine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley State Limousine would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley State Limousine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (400 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley State Limousine should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley State Limousine weights approximately 1605 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, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley State Limousine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley State Limousine | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | State Limousine | E |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3390 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6230 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
