The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental GTC Automatic (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 197,700

€ 140,500

€ 197,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,500
ⓘ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 GTC is 8.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Convertible.
Bentley Continental GTC
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
55
75.9
83.7
55.6
74.8
83
75.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
55 in
Height
55.6 in
108.1
189.1
115.9
197.9
189.1 in
Length
197.9 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental GTC
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
5600 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
937 lb
16.73 %

General
Bentley Continental GTC
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Continental
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental GTC
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
BEB, BWR
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bentley Continental GTC
552 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Bentley Continental GTC
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Performance
Bentley Continental GTC
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental GTC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
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10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GTC
10.14 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental GTC
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Bentley Continental GTC
14 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
9 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
329 mi
Range
585 mi
Bentley Continental GTC
329 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Environmental Impact
322 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).
161.1 kWh
Bentley Continental GTC
322 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental GTC
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data