2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 172 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 188 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 6939 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2731 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 4326 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |