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Mercedes GLE vs Bentley Continental Convertible comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 212,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Bentley Continental Convertible?

Mercedes GLE vs Bentley Continental Convertible: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Bentley Continental Convertible

  • marginally lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes GLE is considerably cheaper – starting at 136,500 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,742 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 8.3 L/100km.

Continental Convertible

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 Mercedes GLE offers moderately more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Bentley Continental Convertible takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers only slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes GLE offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Continental Convertible is marginally lighter – 2,335 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 420 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries clearly more – 675 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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.

from £136,500
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 457 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 92 km
Mercedes GLE
Bentley Continental Convertible

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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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 GLE
Bentley Continental Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
212,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
86 - 284 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
-
Height
1,399 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
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