The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Supersports Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 230,000

€ 327,300

€ 230,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300
ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Bentley Continental Supersports
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
54.7
76.6
84.4
51.6
77.2
85
76.6 in
Width
77.2 in
84.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
54.7 in
Height
51.6 in
108.1
189.3
100.8
180.7
189.3 in
Length
180.7 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Supersports
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
4938 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
16.52 %

General
Bentley Continental Supersports
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Continental
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Supersports
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
BWRB, CKHA, MTBHT
Engine Code
M 275.983

4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
621 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Bentley Continental Supersports
621 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Bentley Continental Supersports
590 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
Bentley Continental Supersports
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
204 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Supersports
7.95 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Supersports
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
11 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Bentley Continental Supersports
11 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
7 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
264 mi
Range
345 mi
Bentley Continental Supersports
264 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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).
272.8 kWh
Bentley Continental Supersports
401.7 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Supersports
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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