The Comparative Analysis :

Bentley Bentayga W12 (16 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 208,500
Bentley Bentayga W12 (16 - ..) Bentley Bentayga W12
€ 96,000
 Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GL 500
€ 208,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Bentley Bentayga W12 is 0.8 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GL 500.
Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GL 500
68.6
Blueprint Bentley Bentayga W12 (16 - ..)
78.7
87.6
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
78.7 in
Width
76.1 in
87.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.6 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Bentley Bentayga W12 (16 - ..)
117.8
202.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
202.4 in
Length
201.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GL 500
5379 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Bentley Bentayga W12 (16 - ..)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.2 %
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GL 500
Bentayga
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GL 500
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
DDBB
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
600 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bentley Bentayga W12
600 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GL 500
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Bentley Bentayga W12
664 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GL 500

Performance

Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GL 500
187 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Bentayga W12

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 500

▶ REPLAY
8.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 lb/hp
Bentley Bentayga W12
8.97 lb/hp
12.56 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GL 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Bentley Bentayga W12
18 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GL 500
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
413 mi
Range
550 mi
Bentley Bentayga W12
413 mi
550 mi
Mercedes GL 500
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
214 kWh
Bentley Bentayga W12
242.5 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes GL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GL 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1786 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
50.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft