2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental 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 680 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will offer significantly more control. 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 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |