Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 2016 - vs - Bentley Bentayga Base 2017

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Average Price: 
58,729
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
229,100
Updated: 
13 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2016
2017
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
no
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
24.60gals
22.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#000000
Dakota Brown Metallic
#403524
Diamond Silver Metallic
#C5CDD2
Iridium Silver Metallic
#ADB1B2
Lunar Blue Metallic
#18294B
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Palladium Silver Metallic
#878785
Polar White
#E1E0DE
Steel Grey Metallic
#6A7575
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#A02C32
designo Diamond White Metallic
#EDE4D7
Color: 
Windsor Blue Metallic [Blue]
#2E5260
Verdant Metallic [Green]
#2A4C2C
Sunset Metallic [Red]
#4E1717
Rubino Red Metallic [Red]
#990015
Passion Pink Metallic [Red]
#900257
Oxford Blue [Blue]
#0A123F
Orange Flame Metallic [Orange]
#885A3F
Magenta Metallic [Red]
#6F1634
Kingfisher Metallic [Blue]
#1C6EA3
Light Claret Metallic [Red]
#7E5B61
Havana Metallic [Brown]
#070101
Damson Metallic [Purple]
#301423
Continental Yellow [Yellow]
#F0E245
Burnt Orange Metallic [Orange]
#CA5700
Breeze Metallic [Silver]
#CFDCDF
Amber Metallic [Beige]
#9B775D
Azure Purple Metallic [Purple]
#635266
Aquamarine Metallic [Green]
#6C9B83
Citric [Yellow]
#E4E8B2
Ghost White Pearlescent [White]
#F4F3EF
Barnato [Green]
#1B412A

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2017 Bentley Bentayga is the first SUV from the automaker and is befitting the name. The Bentayga may fall closer to the Continental than it does the Mulsanne, but we're guessing most only care that it's a Bentley.
If bigger is better, then best must be city buses with quilted leather, polished chrome, and lacquered wood on every visible surface.

Pros
Abundant luxury
Incredible speed
Silent interior
Alarmingly flat

Cons
Shocking price tag
Undeniable resemblance to Q7
Small-ish back seat
Thirsty W-12, even with cylinder deactivation

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Everything about the Bentayga is mega, from the price to the performance. With a 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 under the hood, the Bentayga promises a sprint to 60 mph in 4 seconds, making it one of the quickest production SUVs around. Advanced suspension components work to keep this hefty SUV flat when cornering yet comfortable on the highway. There's even some off-road capability thrown in for good measure.

Pros
Incredible luxury and craftsmanship
Powerful engine and quick acceleration
Legitimate off-road capability
Optional seating for up to seven

Cons
Base model is lacking in features, especially for the price
Limited rear-seat and cargo room

By: 
edmunds.com

Bentley calls the Bentayga the fastest, most powerful, most luxurious, and most exclusive SUV in the world. That’s a big claim, and Bentley is correct except where “most powerful” is concerned. The British luxury company seems to have forgotten about the Austrian brick with Stuttgart parents conceived in Affalterbach: the Mercedes-AMG G65.
This might be the fastest, quickest internal-combustion SUV ever, but just like the ability to seat seven people (which will be an option), the 187-mph top speed is a marketing tool that most will never take advantage of. The reality is that the Bentayga isn’t going to sell on its cornering behavior; it’ll sell on its price and its looks.
when you consider what you can get for half as much money. Namely, a Range Rover. Which, in supercharged V-8 form, is certainly quick enough (0-60 in 4.4 seconds) and is almost as luxurious inside. Then again, the Range Rover doesn’t stand out from the crowd in Beverly Hills or Dubai. And that’s likely the most important reason for choosing a Bentayga—at least until the world’s chic shopping districts are littered with them.

By: 
motortrend.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
18.00mpg
12.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
19.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
12
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.50L
6.00L
Torque: 
273ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
664ft-lbs
at 1 350rpm
Horsepower: 
302hp
at 6 500rpm
600hp
at 5 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet
40.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
no
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination Download*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Roadside Assistance*
Concierge Service*
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Hill Descent Control
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Keyless Ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
189.10in
202.40in
Width: 
84.30in
78.70in
Height: 
70.70in
68.60in
Ground Clearance: 
11.00in
9.60in
Front Track: 
66.50in
Rear Track: 
66.70in
Wheel Base: 
114.00in
117.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.90
40.30
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
38.00
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
41.90in
Rear leg room: 
38.40in
40.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
80.30cu.ft
62.60cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
6600lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
38.20cu.ft
17.10cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5379.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
Touch-Screen Remote
Bentley Dynamic Ride
Powered Tailgate and Soft-close Doors
Heated Mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
Bucket front seats
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
10 -way power driver seat
10 -way power passenger seat
16-Way Power Driver Seat
16-Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leather
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding heated rear 4+1 Seats
Folding Center Armrest
Multi-Level Heating
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Independent
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-Link
Suspension Info: 
Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
Air Suspension with Continuous Damping Control

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Turn signal in mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Heated Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Cargo Floor Mats
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
8" Touch-Screen Infotainment with 60GB HDD, Navigation, Voice Control with Text-to-Speech, AMI, CD, MP3, SD cards
Wi-Fi connectivity
Memory Card Slot
Rear Volume Controls
USB Connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Privacy glass
Roof rack
Intermittent rear wiper
Remote sunroof operation
Full LED adaptive Headlamps with High Beam Assist
Panoramic Tilt / Slide Sunroof with electric Blind
LED taillights
Heated, acoustic IR front screen and acoustic side glass
Choice of 17 piano-finished paints
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 x 8.5
21-In
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Null Tires
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Painted Alloy Wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
285.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
Disc - Front brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
Disc rear brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist
Vehicle Alarm notification*
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Brake drying
Pre-collision safety system
Emergency Service*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Turn signal mirrors
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Self-Leveling Headlights
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages: 
Liquid Amber veneer
New 7 seat configuration
Breitling electric analogue clock
22" Five Spoke Directional Alloy Wheels
Body Coloured Lower Bodywork
22 Way Front Seat with Adjustable Bolsters, Massage, Ventilation, Electric Seatbelt Adjustment and Comfort Headrests
Four Seat Comfort Specification with Rear Centre Console
Hands Free Tailgate
Bentley Signature Audio
Naim for Bentley
Event Specification
Sunshine
Bentley Rear Entertainment
Veneered Picnic Tables

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black Pearl/Black Nappa, premium leather
#000000
Black, leather
#131313
Black, leatherette
#1C1C1C
Black, leatherette
#131313
Crystal Grey/Black, leather
#A6A4A3
Espresso Brown, leatherette
#534A48
Ginger Beige/Black, leather
#9E8B7C
Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leather
#AE9B8C
Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leatherette
#B9A697
Porcelain/Black Nappa, premium leather
#DAD3CF
Saddle Brown/Black, leather
#966F61
designo Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#665D5B
designo Porcelain/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#E1DAD6
Color: 
Beluga w/Leather Seat Trim [Gray]
#2E2D2D
#5F6670
Brunel w/Leather Seat Trim [Blue]
Burnt Oak w/Leather Seat Trim [Brown]
#0B0807
Camel w/Leather Seat Trim [Beige]
#C4A55F
Linen w/Leather Seat Trim [Off-white]
#C1BCA8
Portland w/Leather Seat Trim [Gray]
#A0A082
Newmarket Tan w/Leather Seat Trim [Tan]
#9E5B42
Magnolia w/Leather Seat Trim [Beige]
#CFC88A
Porpoise w/Leather Seat Trim [Gray]
#3B3B31