2002 Bentley State Limousine vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 7 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2002 Bentley State Limousine. (400 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley State Limousine.
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 S (1,000 Nm @ 200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Bentley State Limousine. (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Bentley State Limousine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley State Limousine | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | State Limousine | S |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5980 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6230 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3850 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
