The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental GT V8 Automatic (12 - 18) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10)
€ 174,600
€ 114,800
€ 174,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,800
ⓘ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 V8 is 10.2 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Bentley Continental GT V8
Mercedes CL 500
55.2
76.7
84.5
55.8
73.7
83.9
76.7 in
Width
73.7 in
84.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
55.2 in
Height
55.8 in
108.1
189.3
116.3
199.4
189.3 in
Length
199.4 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental GT V8
Mercedes CL 500
5225 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
15.83 %
General
Bentley Continental GT V8
Mercedes CL 500
Continental
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental GT V8
Mercedes CL 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CMMC, CYCB
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Bentley Continental GT V8
500 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CL 500
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Bentley Continental GT V8
487 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Bentley Continental GT V8
Mercedes CL 500
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental GT V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
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10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GT V8
10.45 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental GT V8
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Bentley Continental GT V8
22 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
528 mi
Range
462 mi
Bentley Continental GT V8
528 mi
462 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
200.8 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 V8
200.8 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental GT V8
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
