The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10) vs. Bentley Continental GT V12 Speed Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 114,800

€ 206,600

€ 114,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 206,600
ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Bentley Continental GT V12.
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V12
55.8
73.7
83.9
55.3
76.5
84.4
73.7 in
Width
76.5 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.4 in
55.8 in
Height
55.3 in
116.3
199.4
108.1
189.2
199.4 in
Length
189.2 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V12
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5115 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
14.02 %

General
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V12
C216
Generation
Continental
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V12
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
VW W12
M 273.961
Engine Code
CVAA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
383 hp
616 hp
Bentley Continental GT V12
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
391 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental GT V12
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

Bentley Continental GT V12
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
11.48 lb/hp
8.3 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GT V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V12
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Continental GT V12
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes CL 500
462 mi
386 mi
Bentley Continental GT V12
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
229.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
Bentley Continental GT V12
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
544 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V12
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data