2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (397 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | CLS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |