The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental GT V12 Speed Automatic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 216,100
€ 119,600
€ 216,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,600
ⓘ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 25.9 cm shorter, 7.3 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
1404
1944
2144
1418
1871
2130
1944 mm
Width
1871 mm
2144 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1404 mm
Height
1418 mm
2746
4806
2955
5065
4806 mm
Length
5065 mm
2746 mm
Wheelbase
2955 mm
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
2320 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
2750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg
Weight Difference:
275 kg
11.85 %
General
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
Continental
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CVAC, DBDE
Engine Code
M 273.968

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5998 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
626 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Bentley Continental GT V12
626 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes CL 500
800 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Bentley Continental GT V12
800 NM
530 NM
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental GT V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
3.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.34 kg/bhp
Bentley Continental GT V12
3.71 kg/bhp
5.34 kg/bhp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Bentley Continental GT V12
19 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
386 mi
Range
462 mi
Bentley Continental GT V12
386 mi
462 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
229.2 kWh
Bentley Continental GT V12
274.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
338 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
289 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental GT V12
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
430 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
358 L
Boot Capacity
490 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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