2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 565 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 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | CL |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4966 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 303 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |