2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Azure. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Azure.
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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL. (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4592 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
