2004 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. (494 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 538 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Bentley Continental GTC. (650 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Bentley Continental GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bentley |
| Model | CL | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2029 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
