2011 Bentley Continental Supersports vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 621 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 64 kg more than 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercedes-Benz S (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports. (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental Supersports | S |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 621 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2241 kg | 2305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
