2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 435 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bentley |
Model | E | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2194 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1388 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |