2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 8 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, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (613 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 500 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (999 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bentley Continental. (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bentley Continental. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 2013 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | SL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1950 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2585 mm |
