The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Supersports Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10)
€ 230,000

€ 114,800

€ 230,000
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 Supersports is 10.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Bentley Continental Supersports
Mercedes CL 500
54.7
76.6
84.4
55.8
73.7
83.9
76.6 in
Width
73.7 in
84.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
54.7 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 Supersports
Mercedes CL 500
4938 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.93 %

General
Bentley Continental Supersports
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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Supersports
Mercedes CL 500
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
BWRB, CKHA, MTBHT
Engine Code
M 273.961

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
621 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Bentley Continental Supersports
621 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CL 500
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Bentley Continental Supersports
590 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Bentley Continental Supersports
Mercedes CL 500
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Supersports
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Supersports
7.95 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Supersports
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
11 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Bentley Continental Supersports
11 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
7 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
264 mi
Range
462 mi
Bentley Continental Supersports
264 mi
462 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
401.7 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 Supersports
401.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Supersports
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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