Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (2009 – 2012) vs Bristol Series 6 (2010 – 2011): specs compared

The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 408 hp against 390 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 6.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 17.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,515 kg against 1,810 kg. At 4,940 mm, the Bristol Series 6 is 72 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors.

Specification Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors 2009 – 2012 Bristol Series 6 Bristol Series 6 2010 – 2011
Overview
Origin Germany United Kingdom
Documented years 2009 – 2012 2010 – 2011
Body style — —
Variants 29 1
Fuel Diesel, Gas / other, Petrol, Hybrid Petrol
Drive RWD · AWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 136 – 408 hp 390 hp
Torque 240 – 620 Nm 530 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.2 – 10.4 s 6.1 s
Top speed 208 – 249 km/h 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 1.0 – 10.8 L/100 km 17.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,868 mm 4,940 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,727 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,461 mm
Wheelbase 2,870 mm 2,896 mm
Curb weight 1,515 – 1,985 kg 1,810 kg

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