1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 950 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK has manual transmission. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | CLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
