2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 7 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 609 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | E |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2873 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
