2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 774 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will offer significantly more control. 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
