2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 421 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. (800 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2029 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |
