2011 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL. (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 105 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL. (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bentley |
| Model | GL | Continental |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
