Bristol Blenheim (1994 – 1998) vs Mazda Xedos 9 (1993 – 2001): specs compared
Both offer around 231 hp at most. The Bristol Blenheim is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.6 s. The Mazda Xedos 9 has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 17.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,385 kg against 1,765 kg.
| Specification |
Bristol
Blenheim
1994 – 1998
|
Mazda
Xedos 9
1993 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1998 | 1993 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 231 hp | 143 – 213 hp |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 176 – 295 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 8.6 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 203 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 17.0 L/100 km | 8.4 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,862 mm | 4,826 mm |
| Width | 1,745 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,765 kg | 1,385 – 1,475 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.