Bristol Blenheim (1999 – 2011) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Bristol Blenheim is the more powerful of the two, with up to 400 hp against 367 hp. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.4 s. It uses less fuel, from 11.9 L/100 km against 13.0 L/100 km. The Bristol Blenheim is the lighter car, from 1,782 kg against 1,880 kg. At 4,994 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 125 mm longer than the Bristol Blenheim.
| Specification |
Bristol
Blenheim
1999 – 2011
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2011 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 350 – 400 hp | 279 – 367 hp |
| Torque | 530 – 556 Nm | 400 – 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 6.6 s | 6.1 – 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 253 km/h | 249 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.0 – 17.0 L/100 km | 11.9 – 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,869 mm | 4,994 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,857 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,397 – 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,885 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,782 – 1,813 kg | 1,880 – 2,080 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.