The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Bentley Continental GT V8 S Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 125,700

€ 189,000

€ 125,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 189,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes CL 500 is 10.9 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Bentley Continental GT V8 S.
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
55.9
73.7
83.9
54.8
76.7
84.5
73.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.5 in
55.9 in
Height
54.8 in
116.3
200.6
108.1
189.7
200.6 in
Length
189.7 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
4674 lb
Curb Weight
5225 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
10.55 %

General
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
C216
Generation
Continental
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

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

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

Mercedes CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data