2005 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Azure weights approximately 755 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Azure | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5982 cc |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
