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Mercedes SL Class vs Bentley Continental Convertible - Differences and prices compared

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?

Mercedes SL Class

Bentley Continental Convertible

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

SL Class

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 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.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

Mercedes SL Class
Bentley Continental Convertible

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SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 381 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L
  • Electric Range : 12 km

Mercedes SL Class

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.

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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 SL Class
Bentley Continental Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
112700 - 219300 £
Price
212200 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L
Consumption L/100km
12.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1810 - 2195 kg
Curb weight
2335 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
4697 - 4705 mm
Length
4850 mm
Width
1915 mm
Width
1964 mm
Height
1354 - 1359 mm
Height
1399 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.10 s
Max Speed
260 - 317 km/h
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
480 - 1420 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.