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Bentley Continental Convertible vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (549 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (212,200 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Continental Convertible or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Bentley Continental Convertible vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Bentley Continental Convertible

  • visibly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Continental Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 172,592 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

CLA Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Continental Convertible offers visibly more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Continental Convertible is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Convertible delivers noticeably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 640 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers considerably more boot space – 405 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Continental Convertible carries very slightly more – 465 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Bentley Continental Convertible
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Bentley Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Bentley Continental Convertible
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
212,200 £
Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
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Width
1,964 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
549 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
318 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
770 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
404 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2019
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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