2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental 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 280 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 925 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 655 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Bentley Mercedes-Benz
Model Continental C
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 2100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 2100 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 270 km/hour 216 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.9 seconds 10 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.7 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 62 L


 

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