The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10) vs. Bentley Continental GT V8 S Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 114,800
€ 189,000
€ 114,800
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 9.7 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
55.8
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
55.8 in
Height
54.8 in
116.3
199.4
108.1
189.7
199.4 in
Length
189.7 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5225 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
15.83 %
General
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
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 V8 S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
VW V8
M 273.961
Engine Code
CMMD, CYCA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
521 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
383 hp
521 hp
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
391 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
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 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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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.03 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
11.48 lb/hp
10.03 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
22 mpg
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
523 mi
Mercedes CL 500
462 mi
523 mi
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
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).
202.8 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
229.2 kWh
202.8 kWh
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
463 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
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
