2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP) has 494 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 545 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Viano |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |