2006 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Bentley Continental GT.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bentley |
| Model | GL | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 91 L |
