The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Bentley Brooklands Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 119,600

€ 345,100

€ 119,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 345,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CL 500 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Bentley Brooklands.
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Brooklands
55.8
73.7
83.9
56.6
76.1
83.9
73.7 in
Width
76.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
55.8 in
Height
56.6 in
116.3
199.4
122.7
213
199.4 in
Length
213 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
122.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Brooklands
4508 lb
Curb Weight
5699 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6757 lb

Weight Difference:
1190 lb
20.88 %

General
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Brooklands
C216
Generation
Brooklands
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Brooklands
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
M 273.968
Engine Code
L410M1T4

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
530 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
383 hp
530 hp
Bentley Brooklands
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
774 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
391 lb‑ft
774 lb‑ft
Bentley Brooklands
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Brooklands
155 mph
Maximum Speed
184 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Brooklands
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11.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
11.77 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
Bentley Brooklands
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Brooklands
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
12 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
12 mpg
Bentley Brooklands
13 mpg
city
8 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
462 mi
Range
306 mi
Mercedes CL 500
462 mi
306 mi
Bentley Brooklands
Environmental Impact
229.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
369.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
229.2 kWh
369.5 kWh
Bentley Brooklands
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Brooklands
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data