The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental GT Speed Automatic (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 205,800

€ 327,300

€ 205,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Continental GT Speed is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
54.3
77.4
85.2
51.6
77.2
85
77.4 in
Width
77.2 in
85.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
54.3 in
Height
51.6 in
108.1
189.1
100.8
180.7
189.1 in
Length
180.7 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
5181 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
1058 lb
20.42 %

General
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Continental
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
BWRA, CKHC, MTBHT
Engine Code
M 275.983

4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
603 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Bentley Continental GT Speed
603 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
553 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Bentley Continental GT Speed
553 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
203 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental GT Speed
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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8.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GT Speed
8.59 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Bentley Continental GT Speed
14 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
9 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
337 mi
Range
345 mi
Bentley Continental GT Speed
337 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
314.5 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).
272.8 kWh
Bentley Continental GT Speed
314.5 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
992 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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