Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R231 vs Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible
| Category | Continental GT | SL 500 R231 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 625 / 616 | 435 / 429 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 800 / 590 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2500 / 5512 | 1817 / 4006 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 239 / 236 |
| Average price | €243,000 | €134,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Continental GT | SL 500 R231 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.30 | 1:15.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Continental GT | SL 500 R231 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.8 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.3 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.7 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.2 s | 14.1 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 4.2 s | 4.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.8 s @ 96.3 mph | 8.8 s @ 97.6 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Continental GT | SL 500 R231 |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.4 s | 3.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.9 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.5 s | 6.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.2 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.6 s | 10.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.8 s | 13.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.1 s | 10.1 s |
General performance
| Category | Continental GT | SL 500 R231 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 327 kph (203 mph) | 255 kph (158 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 13.3 s @ 919 ft | 16.4 s @ 1355 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 61.9 kph (38.5 mph) | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 17.7 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) | 9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 153 m (503 ft) | 151 m (494 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Continental GT | SL 500 R231 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 86 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 97 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
SL 500 R231 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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