2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 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 910 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 655 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 65 L |