2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental 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 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. (469 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 495 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | SL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5437 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 469 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
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 | 1955 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |