2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Azure. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 415 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Bentley Azure. (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | CL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |