2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2010 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (175 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1015 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.
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, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (1,048 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 808 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2010 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bentley |
| Model | C | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2684 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 1048 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3117 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 96 L |
