1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (475 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 680 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Bentley Turbo | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Turbo | CLS |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 475 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |