The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Bentley Continental GT Automatic (03 - 11)

€ 327,300
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 179,900
 Bentley Continental GT Automatic (03 - 11) Bentley Continental GT
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 179,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Bentley Continental GT.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental GT
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
54.7
Blueprint Bentley Continental GT Automatic (03 - 11)
77.4
85.2
77.2 in
Width
77.4 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
51.6 in
Height
54.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
Blueprint Bentley Continental GT Automatic (03 - 11)
108.1
189.1
180.7 in
Length
189.1 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental GT
4123 lb
Curb Weight
5181 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6173 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
1058 lb
20.42 %
Bentley Continental GT Automatic (03 - 11)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental GT
R230
Generation
Continental
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental GT
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
VW W12
M 275.983
Engine Code
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
552 hp
Bentley Continental GT
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental GT

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental GT
199 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental GT

▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
9.39 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental GT
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
14 mpg
Bentley Continental GT
No data
city
9 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
337 mi
Bentley Continental GT
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
314.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
314.5 kWh
Bentley Continental GT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
637 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data