The Comparative Analysis :

Bentley Continental GT V12 Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

€ 193,500
Bentley Continental GT V12 Automatic (16 - 18) Bentley Continental GT V12
€ 125,700
 Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) Mercedes CL 500
€ 193,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,700

ⓘ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 V12 is 11.3 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
55.2
Blueprint Bentley Continental GT V12 Automatic (16 - 18)
76.7
84.5
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
73.7
83.9
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
84.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Bentley Continental GT V12 Automatic (16 - 18)
108.1
189.3
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
116.3
200.6
189.3 in
Length
200.6 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
5115 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5633 lb
Bentley Continental GT V12 Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
8.62 %
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

General

Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
Continental
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 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
DBDA
Engine Code
M 278.920
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
582 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bentley Continental GT V12
582 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
531 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Bentley Continental GT V12
531 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500

Performance

Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental GT V12

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500

▶ REPLAY
8.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GT V12
8.79 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Bentley Continental GT V12
17 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
394 mi
Range
521 mi
Bentley Continental GT V12
394 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
269.1 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).
187.5 kWh
Bentley Continental GT V12
269.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data