2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 359 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (801 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | S |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 801 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2091 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |