2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. (600 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 209 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. (651 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | CL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 604 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5065 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2954 mm |
