2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
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 Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 725 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
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 544 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | Viano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 75 L |