Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1991 – 1994) vs Bentley Continental (1991 – 2003): specs compared
The Bentley Continental is the more powerful of the two, with up to 426 hp against 408 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 9.7 L/100 km against 17.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,890 kg against 2,423 kg. At 5,349 mm, the Bentley Continental is 137 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1991 – 1994
|
Bentley
Continental
1991 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1994 | 1991 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 408 hp | 320 – 426 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 580 Nm | 650 – 875 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 12.7 s | 5.8 – 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 187 – 250 km/h | 233 – 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.7 – 15.4 L/100 km | 17.0 – 18.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,105 – 5,212 mm | 5,342 – 5,349 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,491 – 1,496 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,040 – 3,139 mm | 3,061 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,890 – 2,230 kg | 2,423 – 2,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.