2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (551 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2011 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | R |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5156 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3216 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |