2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. (275 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Brooklands | E420 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
