2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 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 604 kg more than 2004 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) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. (800 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 2004 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 800 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2091 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 88 L |