The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental GT V12 Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 193,500

€ 165,100

€ 193,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 165,100
ⓘ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 600.
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 600
55.2
76.7
84.5
55.9
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
108.1
189.3
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 600
5115 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
5.83 %

General
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 600
Continental
Generation
C216
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 V12
Mercedes CL 600
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
DBDA
Engine Code
M 275.953

4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
582 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Bentley Continental GT V12
582 hp
510 hp
Mercedes CL 600
531 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Bentley Continental GT V12
531 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 600
Performance
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 600
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental GT V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 600
▶ REPLAY
8.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.45 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GT V12
8.79 lb/hp
9.45 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 600
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Bentley Continental GT V12
17 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes CL 600
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
394 mi
Range
405 mi
Bentley Continental GT V12
394 mi
405 mi
Mercedes CL 600
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).
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).
261.5 kWh
Bentley Continental GT V12
269.1 kWh
261.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 600
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 600
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