2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 705 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 2003 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |