The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel (17 - ..)
€ 102,200

€ 174,300

€ 102,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 174,300
ⓘ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 GLS 500 is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5 inches taller than the Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel.
Mercedes GLS 500
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
72.8
76.1
84.3
67.8
78.7
87.6
76.1 in
Width
78.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.6 in
72.8 in
Height
67.8 in
121.1
202
117.9
202.4
202 in
Length
202.4 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLS 500
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5509 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
2.16 %

General
Mercedes GLS 500
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
X166
Generation
Bentayga
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLS 500
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
VW EA898
M 278.928
Engine Code
CZAC

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLS 500
450 hp
429 hp
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Mercedes GLS 500
516 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
Performance
Mercedes GLS 500
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLS 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
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11.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 lb/hp
Mercedes GLS 500
11.98 lb/hp
12.84 lb/hp
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLS 500
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes GLS 500
19 mpg
30 mpg
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
505 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes GLS 500
505 mi
669 mi
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
Environmental Impact
233 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).
162.5 kWh
Mercedes GLS 500
233 kWh
162.5 kWh
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
484 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLS 500
Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1775 lb
Maximum Payload
1656 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft












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