The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Bentley Continental GTC Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 140,500

€ 207,900

€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 207,900
ⓘ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 S 500 Convertible is 8.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Bentley Continental GTC.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Bentley Continental GTC
55.6
74.8
83
55.2
76.5
84.4
74.8 in
Width
76.5 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.2 in
115.9
197.9
108.1
189.2
197.9 in
Length
189.2 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Bentley Continental GTC
4663 lb
Curb Weight
5501 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
838 lb
15.23 %

General
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Bentley Continental GTC
A217
Generation
Continental
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Bentley Continental GTC
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
VW W12
M 278.929
Engine Code
CKHB, CVAB

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
567 hp
Bentley Continental GTC
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental GTC
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Bentley Continental GTC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental GTC
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10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.7 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
9.7 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GTC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Bentley Continental GTC
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
14 mpg
Bentley Continental GTC
20 mpg
city
9 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
585 mi
Range
339 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
339 mi
Bentley Continental GTC
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
312.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
312.5 kWh
Bentley Continental GTC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
618 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Bentley Continental GTC
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data