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Mercedes SL Class vs Bentley Continental Coupe comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Bentley Continental Coupe?

Mercedes SL Class vs Bentley Continental Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Bentley Continental Coupe

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  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes SL Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Bentley Continental Coupe costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,238 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Coupe with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Continental Coupe

Engine and Performance:

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 SL Class offers noticeably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 267 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Bentley Continental Coupe takes 4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Continental Coupe offers visibly more boot space – 358 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Continental Coupe carries noticeably more – 475 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL 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.

from £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 km
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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 Coupe

The Bentley Continental Coupe slips between grand tourer and high-fashion statement with effortless poise, its cabin drenched in handcrafted leather and tasteful, indulgent details that make every journey feel like a special occasion. On the road it masks immense performance behind a serene, buttoned-up demeanor while doling out a surprisingly composed and playful driving character whenever you ask for it, making it ideal for buyers who want both presence and comfort with a wink.

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Mercedes SL Class
Bentley Continental Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
192,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
358 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,966 mm
Height
-
Height
1,405 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
475 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
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 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 offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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