Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1965 – 1972) vs Bentley T1 (1965 – 1976): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 195 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 190 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,440 kg against 2,060 kg. At 5,169 mm, the Bentley T1 is 168 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1965 – 1972
|
Bentley
T1
1965 – 1976
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1965 – 1972 | 1965 – 1976 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 13 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 129 – 200 hp | 195 hp |
| Torque | 195 – 365 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 12.8 s | 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.7 – 15.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 – 5,001 mm | 5,169 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,415 – 1,440 mm | 1,514 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 – 2,850 mm | 3,035 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,440 – 2,060 kg | 2,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.