Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1972 – 1980) vs Bristol 411 (1972 – 1974): specs compared
The Bristol 411 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 286 hp. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 19.6 L/100 km against 21.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,615 kg against 1,675 kg. At 5,060 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 158 mm longer than the Bristol 411.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1972 – 1980
|
Bristol
411
1972 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1980 | 1972 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 117 – 286 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 550 Nm | 576 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 10.6 s | 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 241 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 19.6 L/100 km | 21.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,961 – 5,060 mm | 4,902 mm |
| Width | 1,867 – 1,869 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,410 – 1,422 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 – 2,959 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,615 – 1,945 kg | 1,675 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.