2005 Bentley Azure vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2005 Bentley Azure is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Azure weights approximately 605 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Azure | 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | SL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| 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 | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
