2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | CLS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 89 L |
