The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09) vs. Bentley Continental GT Speed Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 452,200
€ 205,800
€ 452,200
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 SLR McLaren Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the Bentley Continental GT Speed.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Bentley Continental GT Speed
49.6
75.1
83
54.3
77.4
85.2
75.1 in
Width
77.4 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
49.6 in
Height
54.3 in
106.3
183.3
108.1
189.1
183.3 in
Length
189.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Bentley Continental GT Speed
3898 lb
Curb Weight
5181 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
1283 lb
24.76 %
General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Bentley Continental GT Speed
C199
Generation
Continental
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade 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 SLR McLaren Coupé
Bentley Continental GT Speed
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
VW W12
M 155.980
Engine Code
BWRA, CKHC, MTBHT
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
603 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
617 hp
603 hp
Bentley Continental GT Speed
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
575 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Bentley Continental GT Speed
208 mph
Maximum Speed
203 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental GT Speed
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6.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.59 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
6.32 lb/hp
8.59 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
16 mpg
14 mpg
Bentley Continental GT Speed
11 mpg
city
9 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
416 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
416 mi
337 mi
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Environmental Impact
274.7 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 SLR McLaren Coupé
274.7 kWh
314.5 kWh
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Bentley Continental GT Speed
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
379 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
