2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (230 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |