2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 390 kg more than 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.

Because 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 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 Mercedes-Benz C 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Make Mercedes-Benz Bentley
Model C Continental Flying Spur
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2994 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V W
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 552 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 650 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2830 kg 2440 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 5291 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1976 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3066 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 23.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 90 L


 

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