2002 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 265 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Azure | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | CL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 831 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2960 mm |
