The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Bentley Bentayga W12 (16 - ..)
€ 85,400

€ 208,500

€ 85,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 208,500
ⓘ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 GL 420 CDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Bentley Bentayga W12.
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Bentley Bentayga W12
72.4
75.6
83.9
68.6
78.7
87.6
75.6 in
Width
78.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.6 in
72.4 in
Height
68.6 in
121.1
200.6
117.8
202.4
200.6 in
Length
202.4 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Bentley Bentayga W12
5622 lb
Curb Weight
5379 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
4.32 %

General
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Bentley Bentayga W12
X164
Generation
Bentayga
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 GL 420 CDI
Bentley Bentayga W12
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
VW W12
OM 629.912
Engine Code
DDBB

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
302 hp
600 hp
Bentley Bentayga W12
516 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Bentley Bentayga W12
Performance
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Bentley Bentayga W12
143 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Bentayga W12
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18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
18.62 lb/hp
8.97 lb/hp
Bentley Bentayga W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Bentley Bentayga W12
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
20 mpg
18 mpg
Bentley Bentayga W12
15 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
536 mi
Range
413 mi
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
536 mi
413 mi
Bentley Bentayga W12
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
238.7 kWh
242.5 kWh
Bentley Bentayga W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GL 420 CDI
Bentley Bentayga W12
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1786 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft












65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.2 cu ft