Bentley Continental GTC vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$200,550
- Continental GTC: 366 hp more.
- SL-Class: $200,550 cheaper, 3 mpg better.
- SL-Class wins 5 of 7 measures.
| Measure | Continental GTC | SL-Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $313,100 | $112,550 | SL-Class |
| Horsepower | 782 hp | 416 hp | Continental GTC |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | SL-Class |
| Cargo, max | 4.7 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft | SL-Class |
| 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 GTC AWD $313,100 | SL-Class Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series Roadster $224,900 | $88,200 |
| SL-Class SL-Class AMG SL 43 RWD $112,550 | Continental GTC AWD $313,100 | $200,550 |
Cost to run
SL-Class costs $200,608 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | Continental GTC | SL-Class |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $313,100 | $112,550 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,755 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,531 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $323,631 | $123,023 |
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 | 64% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Continental GTC | 47% |
| 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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