Autobild: CL65 vs Continental GT Speed

Just_me · 11-19-2007, 12:48 AM

1st place: Bentley Continental GT Speed

Extremely heavy but very save and stylish Gran Toursimo, even slightly less expensive than the CL 65 AMG. Even at the race track, the GT Speed is much more comepetitive as expected.

2nd place: Mercedes CL 65 AMG

The most exclusive car in the Mercedes portfolio convinces with its powerful engine and driving comfort. It shows some weaknesses at the race track and so was bet to 2 secs. by the Bentley

Bentley Continental GT Speed:

0-100 km/h: 4.6 s
0-160 km/h: 10.0 s
0-200 km/h: 14.9 s
1/4 mile: 12.75 s
Vmax: 336 km/h
Laptime: 1:47,6 min

W12 bi-turbo engine
5998 ccm
610 bhp @ 6000 rpm
750 Nm @ 1750 rpm
AWD

2334 kg
261 bhp/ton

MSRP: 220.745 EUR

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Mercedes CL 65 AMG

0-100 km/h: 4.7 s
0-160 km/h: 9.5 s
0-200 km/h: 14.1 s
1/4 mile: 12.81 s
Vmax: limted to 250 km/h
Laptime: 1:49,6 min

V12 bi-turbo engine
5980 ccm
612 bhp @ 4800-5100 rpm
1000 Nm @ 1000-2000 rpm
RWD

2204 kg
278 bhp/ton

MSRP: 221.852 EUR

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cawimmer430 · 11-19-2007, 03:20 AM

2nd place: Mercedes CL 65 AMG

It shows some weaknesses at the race track and so was bet to 2 secs. by the Bentley

What's next?

"Compared to the Lexus LS, we were not impressed with the comfort of Kimmi Raikkonen's Formula One car. However it wins this comparison because its fast! Fuel costs are very high though..."

It's pretty obvious that the CL65 AMG, despite all that power is a luxury-biased GT car with a heck load of power for fast Autobahn cruising. I don't think there are many CL owners who take their car unto the track for some "serious performance driving". They might take the car on the track for some fun, but not serious driving.

Just_me · 11-19-2007, 03:35 AM

I doubt people take their Bentleys to the track either. Too big and too heavy for the track.

Sunny · 11-19-2007, 04:29 AM

I am surprised that the Bentley is cheaper, faster/almost as fast in a straight line and faster around a track despite almost same HP, way less torque and being heavier. Anyway, it is my favorite GT if you don't count the sportier F599.

cawimmer430 · 11-19-2007, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

I doubt people take their Bentleys to the track either. Too big and too heavy for the track.

Exactly. I'd be inclined to say that a normal Bentley CGT probably never sees the track at all. Either way I'd be happy with either cars. I remember the time I was able to sit inside a Bentley CGT in London. I was walking past one and asked the chauffeur if I could sit in it and he could take a picture of me. He did.

Sadly I lost that picture.

Merc1 · 11-19-2007, 04:53 AM

I wouldn't care what the ugly frog can do it is not a superior car to the CL65 AMG. Period.

Let Car and Driver or Motor Trend test these 2 to get more accurate test numbers. A CL65 AMG can get to 60 mph quicker than 4.7 secs.

M

Just_me · 11-19-2007, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc1

Let Car and Driver or Motor Trend test these 2 to get more accurate test numbers. A CL65 AMG can get to 60 mph quicker than 4.7 secs.

M

Hey Marcus, there is nothing wrong with European acceleration tests.

Merc1 · 11-19-2007, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

Hey Marcus, there is nothing wrong with European acceleration tests.

Sure there are. Neither car is being driven correctly.

I could get better numbers than that.

M

Just_me · 11-19-2007, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc1

I could get better numbers than that.

M

Haha, thats the problem with youngsters. They think they are extraordinary drivers

Sunny · 11-19-2007, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cawimmer430

Exactly. I'd be inclined to say that a normal Bentley CGT probably never sees the track at all. Either way I'd be happy with either cars. I remember the time I was able to sit inside a Bentley CGT in London. I was walking past one and asked the chauffeur if I could sit in it and he could take a picture of me. He did.

Sadly I lost that picture.

Lol, who in the right frame of mind would use a chauffeur for a 2+2 coupe like CGT.

11-19-2007, 12:48 AM	#1
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Autobild: CL65 vs Continental GT Speed 1st place: Bentley Continental GT Speed Extremely heavy but very save and stylish Gran Toursimo, even slightly less expensive than the CL 65 AMG. Even at the race track, the GT Speed is much more comepetitive as expected. 2nd place: Mercedes CL 65 AMG The most exclusive car in the Mercedes portfolio convinces with its powerful engine and driving comfort. It shows some weaknesses at the race track and so was bet to 2 secs. by the Bentley Bentley Continental GT Speed: 0-100 km/h: 4.6 s 0-160 km/h: 10.0 s 0-200 km/h: 14.9 s 1/4 mile: 12.75 s Vmax: 336 km/h Laptime: 1:47,6 min W12 bi-turbo engine 5998 ccm 610 bhp @ 6000 rpm 750 Nm @ 1750 rpm AWD 2334 kg 261 bhp/ton MSRP: 220.745 EUR ---------------------- Mercedes CL 65 AMG 0-100 km/h: 4.7 s 0-160 km/h: 9.5 s 0-200 km/h: 14.1 s 1/4 mile: 12.81 s Vmax: limted to 250 km/h Laptime: 1:49,6 min V12 bi-turbo engine 5980 ccm 612 bhp @ 4800-5100 rpm 1000 Nm @ 1000-2000 rpm RWD 2204 kg 278 bhp/ton MSRP: 221.852 EUR - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

11-19-2007, 03:20 AM	#2
cawimmer430 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 8,028 Thanks: 3,975 Thanked 3,189 Times in 1,366 Posts	Re: Autobild: CL65 vs Continental GT Speed 2nd place: Mercedes CL 65 AMG It shows some weaknesses at the race track and so was bet to 2 secs. by the Bentley What's next? "Compared to the Lexus LS, we were not impressed with the comfort of Kimmi Raikkonen's Formula One car. However it wins this comparison because its fast! Fuel costs are very high though..." It's pretty obvious that the CL65 AMG, despite all that power is a luxury-biased GT car with a heck load of power for fast Autobahn cruising. I don't think there are many CL owners who take their car unto the track for some "serious performance driving". They might take the car on the track for some fun, but not serious driving.

11-19-2007, 03:35 AM	#3
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: Autobild: CL65 vs Continental GT Speed I doubt people take their Bentleys to the track either. Too big and too heavy for the track.

11-19-2007, 04:29 AM	#4
Sunny Advocate Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 936 Thanks: 475 Thanked 183 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Autobild: CL65 vs Continental GT Speed I am surprised that the Bentley is cheaper, faster/almost as fast in a straight line and faster around a track despite almost same HP, way less torque and being heavier. Anyway, it is my favorite GT if you don't count the sportier F599.

11-19-2007, 04:53 AM	#6
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: Autobild: CL65 vs Continental GT Speed I wouldn't care what the ugly frog can do it is not a superior car to the CL65 AMG. Period. Let Car and Driver or Motor Trend test these 2 to get more accurate test numbers. A CL65 AMG can get to 60 mph quicker than 4.7 secs. M

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