Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1951 – 1957) vs Bentley Continental (1952 – 1955): specs compared
The Bentley Continental is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 125 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.3 s against 17.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 159 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 12.4 L/100 km against 18.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,770 kg against 1,880 kg. At 5,245 mm, the Bentley Continental is 89 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1951 – 1957
|
Bentley
Continental
1952 – 1955
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1951 – 1957 | 1952 – 1955 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 125 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 223 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 17.0 – 18.0 s | 13.3 s |
| Top speed | 154 – 159 km/h | 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 – 13.8 L/100 km | 18.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,950 – 5,156 mm | 5,245 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,051 – 3,150 mm | 3,048 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,770 – 1,860 kg | 1,880 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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