Bentley Continental vs Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2025 Bentley Continental

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2018 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG

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Overview

Spec	Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition	Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMGSL 65 AMG
Selected trim	GT Black Edition	SL 65 AMG
Body style	Coupe	Convertible
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	8-speed automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	plug-in hybrid	gas
Model year	2025	2018

Pricing & market

Spec	Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition	Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMGSL 65 AMG
MSRP	$292,800	$222,000 (best)
Lowest listing price	$150,134 (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 Black Edition	Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMGSL 65 AMG
Combined MPG	19 MPG (best)	16 MPG
City MPG	—	13 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	—	22 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	21 gal (best)	19.8 gal

Performance

Spec	Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition	Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMGSL 65 AMG
Horsepower	771 hp (best)	621 hp
Torque	738 lb-ft	738 lb-ft
Engine size	4 L	6 L (best)
Cylinders	V8	V12

Size & capability

Spec	Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition	Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMGSL 65 AMG
Seating	4 seats (best)	2 seats
Doors	2	2
Cargo volume	—	13.5 cu ft (best)
Curb weight	5,421 lbs	4,211 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	4.4 in (best)
Wheelbase	112 in (best)	101.7 in
Length	193 in (best)	182.7 in
Width	77 in (best)	73.9 in
Height	55 in (best)	51.2 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition	Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMGSL 65 AMG
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

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 SL65 AMG
1	GT Black Edition $292,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)	SL 65 AMG $222,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	GT Black Edition $319,400 MSRP	—
3	GT Speed $302,100 MSRP	—
4	GT Mulliner $326,800 MSRP	—
5	GTC Speed $332,200 MSRP	—
6	GTC Mulliner $359,400 MSRP	—