2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. (242 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 715 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. 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 @ 2100 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2004 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | S |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |