2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | SLK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 650 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |