Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1994 – 1998) vs Bentley Azure (1995 – 2002): specs compared
The Bentley Azure is the more powerful of the two, with up to 426 hp against 394 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.2 s against 6.6 s. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 245 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.7 L/100 km against 17.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,850 kg against 2,610 kg. At 5,349 mm, the Bentley Azure is 137 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1994 – 1998
|
Bentley
Azure
1995 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1998 | 1995 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 394 hp | 390 – 426 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 570 Nm | 800 – 875 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 12.9 s | 6.2 – 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 250 km/h | 240 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.7 – 16.9 L/100 km | 17.8 – 18.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,113 – 5,212 mm | 5,349 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,491 – 1,496 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,040 – 3,139 mm | 3,061 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,850 – 2,155 kg | 2,610 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.