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

€ 230,000

€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 230,000
ⓘ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 SL 65 AMG Black Series is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Bentley Continental Supersports.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental Supersports
51.6
77.2
85
54.7
76.6
84.4
77.2 in
Width
76.6 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.4 in
51.6 in
Height
54.7 in
100.8
180.7
108.1
189.3
180.7 in
Length
189.3 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental Supersports
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
16.52 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental Supersports
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 Supersports
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
BWRB, CKHA, MTBHT

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
621 hp
Bentley Continental Supersports
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental Supersports
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental Supersports
199 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

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

Bentley Continental Supersports
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6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Supersports
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental Supersports
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
11 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
11 mpg
Bentley Continental Supersports
No data
city
7 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
345 mi
Range
264 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
264 mi
Bentley Continental Supersports
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).
401.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
401.7 kWh
Bentley Continental Supersports
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Bentley Continental Supersports
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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