2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 306 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Arnage | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | CL |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |