Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1996 – 1998) vs Bentley Continental (1996 – 2002): specs compared
The Bentley Continental is the more powerful of the two, with up to 426 hp against 394 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 12.6 L/100 km against 17.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,045 kg against 2,450 kg. At 5,222 mm, the Bentley Continental is 157 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1996 – 1998
|
Bentley
Continental
1996 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1998 | 1996 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 279 – 394 hp | 405 – 426 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 570 Nm | 750 – 887 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 8.5 s | 5.9 – 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 – 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.6 – 15.6 L/100 km | 17.8 – 18.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,065 mm | 5,222 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,944 mm | 2,962 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,045 – 2,205 kg | 2,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.