2012 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
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 (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bentley |
| Model | ML | Continental |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 25.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |
