2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S

To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bristol Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bristol Fighter would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (525 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 704 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.

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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Bristol Fighter. (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Bristol Fighter. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2004 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2004 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Bristol Fighter 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
Make Bristol Mercedes-Benz
Model Fighter S
Year Released 2004 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7994 cc 5513 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 525 HP 510 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 714 Nm 830 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1476 kg 2180 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 90 L


 

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