Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2005 – 2009) vs Bentley Azure (2006 – 2009): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 517 hp against 507 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.4 s. The Bentley Azure has the higher top speed: 288 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 19.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,880 kg against 2,695 kg. At 5,400 mm, the Bentley Azure is 193 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
2005 – 2009
|
Bentley
Azure
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2009 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 235 – 517 hp | 456 – 507 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 830 Nm | 875 – 1,000 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 7.5 s | 5.4 – 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 270 – 288 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 14.3 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,075 – 5,207 mm | 5,400 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,473 – 1,483 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 – 3,165 mm | 3,117 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,880 – 2,180 kg | 2,695 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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