2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 587 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Arnage | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | CL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |