Bentley Continental GTC vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The Bentley Continental GTC starts from $471,718 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 $192,818.

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 $518,890 and $306,790 respectively.

The Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC by roughly $11,250 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 GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 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 3.3 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 GTC has the clear power advantage at 575kW vs 320kW. In the real-world sprint, the Bentley Continental GTC is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Bentley Continental GTC 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 235L in the Bentley Continental GTC and 510L in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, giving the Mercedes-Benz S-Class a 275L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $230/year for the Bentley Continental GTC and $2,480/year for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. That is a $2,250 annual difference in favour of the Bentley Continental GTC.

Estimated annual total: $230 (Bentley Continental GTC) vs $2,480 (Mercedes-Benz S-Class). The Bentley Continental GTC saves you roughly $2,250 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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