Bristol 412 (1975 – 1978) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1972 – 1980): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 264 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 19.6 L/100 km against 20.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,615 kg against 1,715 kg. At 5,060 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 120 mm longer than the Bristol 412. The Bristol 412 dates from 1975 – 1978, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors from 1972 – 1980.
| Specification |
Bristol
412
1975 – 1978
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1972 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1978 | 1972 – 1980 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 264 hp | 117 – 286 hp |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 200 – 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.2 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 200 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 20.5 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,940 mm | 4,961 – 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,867 – 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,410 – 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm | 2,865 – 2,959 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,715 kg | 1,615 – 1,945 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.