Bentley Continental GT vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$174,850
- Continental GT: wins no measure.
- SL-Class: $174,850 cheaper, 3 mpg better.
- SL-Class wins 5 of 6 measures.
| Measure | Continental GT | SL-Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $288,750 | $113,900 | SL-Class |
| Horsepower | N/A | 416 hp | N/A |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | SL-Class |
| Cargo, max | 4.7 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft | SL-Class |
| Cargo, seats up | 4.7 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 31.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in | 42.9 in | SL-Class |
| Length | 190.9 in to 192.7 in | 181.6 in | N/A |
| Width | 77.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,035 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 3.8 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 4.7 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / unlimited mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | SL-Class |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Continental GT AWD $284,600 | SL-Class Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series Roadster $224,900 | $59,700 |
| SL-Class SL-Class AMG SL 43 RWD $112,550 | Continental GT AWD $284,600 | $172,050 |
Cost to run
SL-Class costs $174,908 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | Continental GT | SL-Class |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $288,750 | $113,900 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,755 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,531 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $299,281 | $124,373 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: SL-Class wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | SL-Class | 61% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | SL-Class | 65% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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