Why Buy Bentley Over Mercedes-Benz

Extraordinary Heritage

In 1919, Walter Owen Bentley set out to make "a fast car, a good car, the best in its class." The end result was a company that attracted supporters around the world, including visionaries, heroes of motorsport, adventurers, and entrepreneurs. More importantly though, Bentley attracted people with spirit, drive, and imagination. The same holds true today, and is the backbone of every Bentley Motors vehicle built.

The Bentley brand is built on the idea of competition - the simple quest of being the best, of winning. That drive remains today, with Bentley's successful return to Le Mans in 2002.

The idea behind Bentley is that luxury and performance are complementary, not irreconcilable opposites. Not only is Bentley full of impressive high-performance features on track vehicles, there is also an exquisite and luxurious handcrafted interior on each road car.

So, the question that remains is this: why settle when you could have the vehicle you really want? There are many reasons to buy a Bentley over other luxury vehicles, and their extraordinary heritage is just the beginning. Let us show you the top reasons you should purchase a Bentley over a Mercedes-Benz.

2015 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT*

	Mechanical Features
Base Engine	4.0 L	4.0 L
Cylinders	V8	V8
Drive Type	All-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)	15/25 mpg	16/22 mpg
Horsepower	500 hp @ 6000 rpm	503 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque	487 ft-lbs. @ 1700 rpm	479 ft-lbs. @ 1750 rpm
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
	Interior Features
A/C with Climate Control	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth	Standard	Standard
Heated/Cooled Seats	Standard	Standard
Keyless Ignition	Standard	Standard
Navigation	Standard	Standard
Parking Assistance	Standard	Standard
Seating Capacity	4	2
Upholstery	Premium leather	Leather
	Exterior Features
Tire Size	275/40R Z tires	295/30R20 tires
Wheels	Chrome alloy wheels	Alloy wheels

*The data provided in this table was obtained from readily available sources and may be modified by the manufacturer. Please contact the manufacturer if you have any questions about their specific models.

2016 Bentley Flying Spur W12 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S600*

	Mechanical Features
Base Engine	6.0 L	6.0 L
Cylinders	W12	V12
Drive Type	All-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)	12/20 mpg	13/20 mpg
Horsepower	616 hp @ 6000 rpm	523 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque	590 ft-lbs. @ 1700 rpm	612 ft-lbs. @ 1900 rpm
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
	Interior Features
A/C with Climate Control	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth	Standard	Standard
Built-in Hard Drive	Standard	Standard
Heated/Cooled Seats	Standard	Standard
Keyless Ignition	Standard	Standard
Navigation	Standard	Standard
Parking Assistance	Standard	Standard
Power Seats	Standard	Standard
Seating Capacity	5	5
Upholstery	Premium leather	Premium leather
	Exterior Features
Power Glass Sunroof	Standard	Standard
Tire Size	275/45R Z tires	R20 tires
Wheels	Painted alloy wheels	Alloy wheels

*The data provided in this table was obtained from readily available sources and may be modified by the manufacturer. Please contact the manufacturer if you have any questions about their specific models.

2016 Bentley Flying Spur W12 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S65*

	Mechanical Features
Base Engine	6.0 L	6.0 L
Cylinders	W12	V12
Drive Type	All-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)	12/20 mpg	13/20 mpg
Horsepower	616 hp @ 6000 rpm	621 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque	590 ft-lbs. @ 1700 rpm	738 ft-lbs. @ 2300 rpm
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
	Interior Features
A/C with Climate Control	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth	Standard	Standard
Built-in Hard Drive	Standard	Standard
Heated/Cooled Seats	Standard	Standard
Keyless Ignition	Standard	Standard
Navigation	Standard	Standard
Parking Assistance	Standard	Standard
Power Seats	Standard	Standard
Seating Capacity	5	5
Upholstery	Premium leather	Premium leather
	Exterior Features
Power Glass Sunroof	Standard	Standard
Tire Size	275/45R Z tires	285/35R20 tires
Wheels	Painted alloy wheels	Alloy wheels

*The data provided in this table was obtained from readily available sources and may be modified by the manufacturer. Please contact the manufacturer if you have any questions about their specific models.