2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 3 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | SL |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |