1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 715 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mulsanne | CL |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5982 cc |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 88 L |
