2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 4 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 376 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental. 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | SL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
