1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Turbo.
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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Turbo | CLS |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
