The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Bentley Continental GT Speed Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 327,300

€ 205,800

€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 205,800
ⓘ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 2.8 inches lower than the Bentley Continental GT Speed.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental GT Speed
51.6
77.2
85
54.3
77.4
85.2
77.2 in
Width
77.4 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
51.6 in
Height
54.3 in
100.8
180.7
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 Speed
4123 lb
Curb Weight
5181 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
1058 lb
20.42 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental GT Speed
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 Speed
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
BWRA, CKHC, MTBHT

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
603 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
603 hp
Bentley Continental GT Speed
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental GT Speed
199 mph
Maximum Speed
203 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental GT Speed
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6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.59 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
8.59 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
14 mpg
Bentley Continental GT Speed
No data
city
9 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
345 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
337 mi
Bentley Continental GT Speed
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).
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 Speed
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 Speed
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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