2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (311 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | SLK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3196 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 311 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |