1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 24 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mulsanne | CLK |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 62 L |
