2012 Bentley Continental Supersports vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. (335 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 184 kg more than 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental Supersports | GL |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 621 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2241 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
