2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS (563 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 789 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS. (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | SLS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 317 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1661 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
