2010 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 184 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bentley |
| Model | ML | Continental |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | FlexFuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2913 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
