2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Azure. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 475 kg more than 2012 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 Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 829 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 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 | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |