2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 790 kg more than 2007 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (700 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 88 L |
