Bentley Bentayga vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

How does the Bentley Bentayga stack up against the Mercedes-Benz GLS? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Bentley BentaygaBentley Bentayga
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Mercedes-Benz GLSMercedes-Benz GLS
SpecBentley BentaygaMercedes-Benz GLS
Horsepower (max)641 hp603 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s4.1 s
Top speed310 km/h280 km/h
Variants74
Body styleLuxury SUVFull-size 7-seat SUV
Generation2nd-genX167
Production2020 – present2020 – present
Length5,141 mm5,210 mm
Width1,998 mm1,956 mm
Height1,742 mm1,823 mm
Wheelbase2,995 mm3,135 mm

Bentley Bentayga vs Mercedes-Benz GLS: common questions

Is the Bentley Bentayga or Mercedes-Benz GLS faster?
The Bentley Bentayga is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.2s versus the Mercedes-Benz GLS's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 3.4s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Bentley Bentayga or the Mercedes-Benz GLS?
The Bentley Bentayga makes more power: 641 hp (478 kW) versus 603 hp (450 kW) for the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Is the Bentley Bentayga or Mercedes-Benz GLS faster on top speed?
The Bentley Bentayga has the higher top speed at 193 mph (310 km/h), versus 174 mph (280 km/h) for the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
What is the main difference between the Bentley Bentayga and the Mercedes-Benz GLS?
The Bentley Bentayga is a luxury suv, while the Mercedes-Benz GLS is a full-size 7-seat suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.