2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brooklands | SL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 1050 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |