Bentley Continental vs Mercedes-Benz S600
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2017 Mercedes-Benz S600
Overview
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | Mercedes-Benz S600S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GT | S 600 |
| Body style | Coupe | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | Mercedes-Benz S600S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $290,600 | $170,750 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $187,967 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $330,282 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $425,122 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 5 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | Mercedes-Benz S600S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 13 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| Combined MPGe | 46 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 30 mi (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 3 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal | 24.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | Mercedes-Benz S600S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 771 hp (best) | 523 hp |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft (best) | 612 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V12 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | Mercedes-Benz S600S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 9.2 cu ft | 16.2 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,421 lbs | 5,082 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 124.6 in (best) |
| Length | 192.7 in | 206.5 in (best) |
| Width | 77.4 in (best) | — |
| Height | 55 in | 58.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | Mercedes-Benz S600S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 3 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Bentley Continental | Mercedes-Benz S600 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GT $290,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S 600 $170,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | GTC $319,700 MSRP | — |
| 3 | GT Azure $351,600 MSRP | — |
| 4 | GT Speed $361,400 MSRP | — |
| 5 | GTC Azure $377,100 MSRP | — |
| 6 | GT Mulliner $390,300 MSRP | — |
| 7 | GTC Speed $392,000 MSRP | — |
| 8 | GTC Mulliner $423,200 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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GT MULLINER COUPE
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Bentley Continental vs Mercedes-Benz S600 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Bentley Continental vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600 starts lower at $170,750. Live Bentley Continental listings start at $187,967.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (170,750).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- The 2027 Bentley Continental leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (19).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- The 2027 Bentley Continental leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- The 2027 Bentley Continental leads on horsepower in this comparison (771).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600?
- The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600 leads on seats in this comparison (5).