2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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) has 444 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 400 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 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 605 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | Viano |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2147 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2050 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 75 L |