2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. (700 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | CL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2860 mm |
