The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12 Automatic (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 212,900
€ 140,500
€ 212,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12 is 8.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Convertible.
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
55.1
76.7
84.5
55.6
74.8
83
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
84.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
55.1 in
Height
55.6 in
108.1
189.3
115.9
197.9
189.3 in
Length
197.9 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
5501 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
838 lb
15.23 %
General
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Continental
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
DBDA
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
582 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
582 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
531 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
531 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Performance
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
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9.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
9.45 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
16 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
391 mi
Range
585 mi
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
391 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
161.1 kWh
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
270.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V12
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
