2005 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (641 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Azure.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (821 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Azure | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | SLR McLaren |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 641 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 821 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
