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Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48VvsMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

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

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Bentley Continental GTC

6.0 i W12 48V

560 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2006-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) · Facelift 2005

AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

582 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2006-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Most powerful
    582 hp
    434 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    330 hp/t
    246 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.1 L/100 km
    12.3 mpg US
    14.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48VMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
560hp418kW
582hp434kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,495kg5,501lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,910kg6,415lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
99.3s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
11.0s
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
27.4L/100 km8.6mpg US10.3mpg UK
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
330hp/t246kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
453Nm/t303lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,807mm189in
4,650mm183in
Width
1,918mm76in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,745mm108in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,623mm64in
-
Rear track
1,607mm63in
-
Trunk volume-
390L
Max trunk volume
235L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
92L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48VMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V6,100 rpm1,650 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V86,100 rpm3,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48VMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
11.0 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
207 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has 22 hp more than Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
1,765 kg
3,891 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 GTC6.0 i W12 48V
314 km/h
195 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 and Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
560 hp
418 kW
5.1 s
314 km/h
195 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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 GTC6.0 i W12 48V
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,807 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48VMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
582 hp
434 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
4.0 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,807 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Range score
-
672 km
417 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 730 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 105 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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