The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental GT V8 S Automatic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 189,000

€ 125,700

€ 189,000
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 V8 S is 10.9 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
Mercedes CL 500
54.8
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
54.8 in
Height
55.9 in
108.1
189.7
116.3
200.6
189.7 in
Length
200.6 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
Mercedes CL 500
5225 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
10.55 %

General
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
Mercedes CL 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CMMD, CYCA
Engine Code
M 278.920

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
521 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
521 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
502 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
502 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
Mercedes CL 500
192 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental GT V8 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
10.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
10.03 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
22 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
523 mi
Range
521 mi
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
523 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
187.5 kWh
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
202.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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