Compare performance (816 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (112700 £ vs 212200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL 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 SL Class has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 112700 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 99524 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes SL Class manages with 9 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.10 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.
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 SL Class has a evident edge – offering 816 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 267 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Bentley Continental Convertible takes 4.10 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Bentley Continental Convertible performs slight better – reaching 318 km/h, while the Mercedes SL Class tops out at 317 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes SL Class pulls significantly stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is clearly perceptible lighter – 1810 kg compared to 2335 kg. The difference is around 525 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers hardly perceptible more room – 240 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
When it comes to payload, Bentley Continental Convertible a bit takes the win – 465 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.
The Mercedes SL Class is decisively ahead 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 SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.
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
112700 - 219300 £
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Price
212200 £
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
12.10 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
12 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
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co2
275 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Convertible
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Seats
4
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Seats
4
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Doors
2
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1810 - 2195 kg
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Curb weight
2335 kg
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Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Length
4697 - 4705 mm
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Length
4850 mm
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Width
1915 mm
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Width
1964 mm
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Height
1354 - 1359 mm
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Height
1399 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
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Payload
465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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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
381 - 816 HP
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Power HP
549 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.10 s
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Max Speed
260 - 317 km/h
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Max Speed
318 km/h
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Torque
480 - 1420 Nm
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Torque
770 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
280 - 600 kW
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Power kW
404 kW
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Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
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Engine capacity
3996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2019
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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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The Mercedes SL Class is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.