2003 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2003 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E. (511 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 440 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Bentley Continental GT. (651 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Bentley Continental GT.
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2003 Bentley Continental GT | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental GT | E |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Type | W | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 511 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 319 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4913 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2874 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 26.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |