The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S Automatic (14 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 207,900
€ 140,500
€ 207,900
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 V8 S is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Convertible.
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
54.7
76.7
84.5
55.6
74.8
83
76.7 in
Width
74.8 in
84.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
54.7 in
Height
55.6 in
108.1
189.7
115.9
197.9
189.7 in
Length
197.9 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
5445 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
14.38 %
General
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CMMD, CYCA
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
521 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S
521 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
502 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S
502 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Performance
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
191 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 V8 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
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10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S
10.45 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S
21 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
504 mi
Range
585 mi
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S
504 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Environmental Impact
210.3 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 V8 S
210.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 S
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
