2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (302 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 725 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (460 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Continental | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | E |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4965 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 | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |