2009 Bentley Brooklands 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 Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. (429 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will offer significantly more control. 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 Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. (699 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brooklands | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |