1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (475 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 561 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (631 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Brooklands | CLK |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 475 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 62 L |
