2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | S |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 616 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |