2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 382 kg more than 2003 Bentley Azure. 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | CL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| 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 | 2832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2960 mm |
