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Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurbovsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

AMG CL 65 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,165 kg
    4,773 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    283 hp/t
    211 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.1 L/100 km
    10.2 mpg US
    12.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    608 km
    378 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Power
610hp455kW
612hp456kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Gross weight-
2,635kg5,809lb
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.7s99% target: 323 km/h / 201 mph
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25.3L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
542km337mi
Calculated
608km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,804mm189in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,916mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,745mm108in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume
370L
490L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V124,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
14.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
79.7 s
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Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
610 hp
455 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
612 hp
456 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 has 2 hp more than Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
2,350 kg
5,181 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
2,165 kg
4,773 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
326 km/h
203 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V124.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 and Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
16.6 L/100 km
14.2 mpg US
17.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 and Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
542 km
337 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
608 km
378 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
610 hp
455 kW
4.5 s
326 km/h
203 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
612 hp
456 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
Power
610 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
Power
610 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
16.6 L/100 km
14.2 mpg US
17.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
16.6 L/100 km
14.2 mpg US
17.0 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
16.6 L/100 km
14.2 mpg US
17.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Power
610 hp
455 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.4 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,350 kg
5,181 lb
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Fuel consumption
16.6 L/100 km
14.2 mpg US
17.0 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
542 km
337 mi
608 km
378 mi
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12
Consumption16.6 L/100 km14.2 mpg US17 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.05 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.75 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,490 L658 US gal548 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,358 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 66 km (41 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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