2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (451 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Azure. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 940 kg more than 2009 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.5 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 | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 66 L |