1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 860 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Brooklands | E |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2597 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2860 mm |
