The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Bentley Bentayga W12 (16 - ..)

€ 96,400
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) Mercedes GL 500
€ 208,500
 Bentley Bentayga W12 (16 - ..) Bentley Bentayga W12
€ 96,400
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 500 is 1.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Bentley Bentayga W12.
Mercedes GL 500
Bentley Bentayga W12
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
68.6
Blueprint Bentley Bentayga W12 (16 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint Bentley Bentayga W12 (16 - ..)
117.8
202.4
200.7 in
Length
202.4 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GL 500
Bentley Bentayga W12
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5379 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.2 %
Bentley Bentayga W12 (16 - ..)

General

Mercedes GL 500
Bentley Bentayga W12
X164
Generation
Bentayga
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
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 GL 500
Bentley Bentayga W12
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
VW W12
M 273.963
Engine Code
DDBB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes GL 500
383 hp
600 hp
Bentley Bentayga W12
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GL 500
391 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Bentley Bentayga W12

Performance

Mercedes GL 500
Bentley Bentayga W12
149 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Bentayga W12

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GL 500
14.07 lb/hp
8.97 lb/hp
Bentley Bentayga W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GL 500
Bentley Bentayga W12
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes GL 500
17 mpg
18 mpg
Bentley Bentayga W12
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
413 mi
Mercedes GL 500
457 mi
413 mi
Bentley Bentayga W12
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes GL 500
257.7 kWh
242.5 kWh
Bentley Bentayga W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GL 500
Bentley Bentayga W12
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 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