Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1975 – 1985) vs Bristol 603 (1976 – 1982): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 175 hp. The Bristol 603 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 9.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 200 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the lighter car, from 1,360 kg against 1,785 kg. At 4,910 mm, the Bristol 603 is 186 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1975 – 1985
|
Bristol
603
1976 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1985 | 1976 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 185 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 113 – 240 Nm | 366 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 27.4 s | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 200 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 12.6 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,724 mm | 4,910 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,360 – 1,620 kg | 1,785 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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