2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Azure. (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 805 kg more than 2005 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5513 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 88 L |
