The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Bentayga W12 (16 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 208,500

€ 81,600

€ 208,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,600
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLS 400.
Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GLS 400
68.6
78.7
87.6
72.8
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
117.8
202.4
121.1
202
202.4 in
Length
202 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GLS 400
5379 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.2 %

General
Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GLS 400
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GLS 400
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
DDBB
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bentley Bentayga W12
600 hp
328 hp
Mercedes GLS 400
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Bentley Bentayga W12
664 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLS 400
Performance
Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GLS 400
187 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Bentayga W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLS 400
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8.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
Bentley Bentayga W12
8.97 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
Mercedes GLS 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GLS 400
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Bentley Bentayga W12
18 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes GLS 400
12 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
413 mi
Range
675 mi
Bentley Bentayga W12
413 mi
675 mi
Mercedes GLS 400
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
Bentley Bentayga W12
242.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes GLS 400
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Bentayga W12
Mercedes GLS 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1786 lb
Maximum Payload
1797 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft












50.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft