2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 421 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. (800 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | CL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2029 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |
