Bristol Blenheim (1999 – 2011) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Bristol Blenheim is the more powerful of the two, with up to 400 hp against 354 hp. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.4 s. The Bristol Blenheim is the lighter car, from 1,782 kg against 1,899 kg. At 5,042 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is 173 mm longer than the Bristol Blenheim.
| Specification |
Bristol
Blenheim
1999 – 2011
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse AMG
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2011 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 350 – 400 hp | 354 hp |
| Torque | 530 – 556 Nm | 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 6.6 s | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 253 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.0 – 17.0 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,869 mm | 5,042 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,964 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,782 – 1,813 kg | 1,899 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.