2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental GT 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 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. (493 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Bentley Continental GT. (650 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental GT | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
