2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 270 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | S |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5513 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |