1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (429 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 335 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (699 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Brooklands | CL |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2954 mm |
