Bentley Continental GT vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The Bentley Continental GT starts from $452,670 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class opens at $278,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the more affordable entry point by $173,770.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $497,937 and $306,790 respectively.

The Bentley Continental GT qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Bentley Continental GT by roughly $11,270 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Bentley Continental GT features a 14.9-inch touchscreen, while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Bentley Continental GT stands out with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and Bowers & Wilkins audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Bentley Continental GT uses a Twin-turbo petrol PHEV producing 575kW and 1000Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.2 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class responds with a Petrol making 320kW and 520Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds.

The Bentley Continental GT has the clear power advantage at 575kW vs 320kW. In the real-world sprint, the Bentley Continental GT is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Bentley Continental GT measures 4,895mm long on a 2,851mm wheelbase, 284mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class at 5,179mm (3,106mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 358L in the Bentley Continental GT and 510L in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, giving the Mercedes-Benz S-Class a 152L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $226/year for the Bentley Continental GT and $2,480/year for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. That is a $2,254 annual difference in favour of the Bentley Continental GT.

Estimated annual total: $226 (Bentley Continental GT) vs $2,480 (Mercedes-Benz S-Class). The Bentley Continental GT saves you roughly $2,254 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years (Bentley Continental GT) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz S-Class). The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has longer coverage.