2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Bentley Continental. (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bentley |
| Model | CL | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5512 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
