Compare performance (585 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 212,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Bentley Continental Convertible?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes E Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 161,738 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 10.6 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class offers very slightly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Bentley Continental Convertible takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Convertible delivers barely more torque with 770 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes E Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class is markedly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 525 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers clearly more boot space – 540 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 305 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries markedly more – 640 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.
The Mercedes E Class holds a decisive overall lead 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.
The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.
detailsThe 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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Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
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Price
212,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
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co2
275 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Convertible
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
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Curb weight
2,335 kg
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,850 mm
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Width
1,880 mm
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Width
1,964 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,399 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
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Payload
465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Power HP
549 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
318 km/h
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Torque
770 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Power kW
404 kW
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,019
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Bentley
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