New E63 vs Pre-owned Bentley Continental GT

bobtheknight · 11-15-2007, 10:02 PM

My uncle is thinking about this so thought I post this up.

A new e63 costs roughly the same as a 3-4 year old (2004) Bentley Continental GT. about 70K pounds sterling.

Both have roughly the same bhp. Perfromance is similar in the real world (i think). Both brutal.

Bentley has more presence of course and most importantly the bulk of its depreciation has past.

Not sure how reliable a Bentley is though, particularly the 2004 versions (mileage: about 40K).

Thoughts?? Anything to be aware of?

Merc1 · 11-16-2007, 12:10 AM

I'm extremely biased here, but tell him to go for the Mercedes. The Bentley won't provide the same driving experience, not because it drives badly but because it is just different from a Benz. Interior wise the Bentely is the winner, but exterior the Benz is the one. I vote for a shiny new E63, not a overgrown frog of a Bentley*.

*blatantly biased post

M

Just_me · 11-16-2007, 12:41 AM

E63 is more me kind of car. Besides Continental is too big for my taste.

monster · 11-16-2007, 01:50 AM

It really depends on what type of driver your uncle is, and what does he want in his car. The E63 won't feel as special as a Continental GT, so if he wants a fast comfortable cruiser with unique styling, the GT is the way to go. If he wants a fast comfortable 4 door luxury sedan that can go around corners with a bit of attitude, then the E63 is for him.

For me, I will be extremely tempted to go for the GT, but at the end, I will pick the E63. It is more understated, but it is probably just as good to drive as the GT, even though it lacks the sense of occasion.

If you don't mind spending a bit more money the CLS 63 is definitely worth a look. It has a beautifully designed interior that is almost a match for the Bentley.

Tycoon · 11-16-2007, 02:15 AM

E63 AMG with beige interior and black piano wood!

cawimmer430 · 11-16-2007, 03:00 AM

It really depends on what you're looking for. I would never compare an E63 AMG to any Bentley and vice versa: both are completely different cars.

If your uncle is looking for sport the E63 AMG is the only way to go.

Extreme status, prestige and comfort? Bentley.

Tycoon · 11-16-2007, 03:02 AM

E63 has also prestige, status and comfort for, like what? 1/3 of price? E63, thank you.

cawimmer430 · 11-16-2007, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tycoon

E63 has also prestige, status and comfort for, like what? 1/3 of price? E63, thank you.

Yes it does, but again, the Bentley is a car to ride in (ok, it's more of a "drivers car" than a Rolls Royce) and enjoy the luxurious surroundings etc.

The bottom line is that both these cars couldn't be more different. The E63 AMG is a luxury car with sports as the main priority while the Bentley puts luxury before sport, simply said.

Tycoon · 11-16-2007, 03:34 AM

Go figure!

Centurion · 11-16-2007, 03:43 AM

Looking for a "cheap" route into Bentley circles? Then the a used CGT is the way to go. Eventhough it comes with comparable power to the E63 it's engine develops much more torque. But you have to bare in mind that the Bentley is considerably heavier than the E63.

The fuel consumption is higher too and service is very expensive. A new E63 comes with warrenty while a used 2004 CGT doesn't. The Benz is clearly the better choice here.

11-15-2007, 10:02 PM	#1
bobtheknight Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New E63 vs Pre-owned Bentley Continental GT My uncle is thinking about this so thought I post this up. A new e63 costs roughly the same as a 3-4 year old (2004) Bentley Continental GT. about 70K pounds sterling. Both have roughly the same bhp. Perfromance is similar in the real world (i think). Both brutal. Bentley has more presence of course and most importantly the bulk of its depreciation has past. Not sure how reliable a Bentley is though, particularly the 2004 versions (mileage: about 40K). Thoughts?? Anything to be aware of?

11-16-2007, 12:10 AM	#2
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: New E63 vs Pre-owned Bentley Continental GT I'm extremely biased here, but tell him to go for the Mercedes. The Bentley won't provide the same driving experience, not because it drives badly but because it is just different from a Benz. Interior wise the Bentely is the winner, but exterior the Benz is the one. I vote for a shiny new E63, not a overgrown frog of a Bentley. blatantly biased post M

11-16-2007, 12:41 AM	#3
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: New E63 vs Pre-owned Bentley Continental GT E63 is more me kind of car. Besides Continental is too big for my taste.

11-16-2007, 01:50 AM	#4
monster Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,083 Thanks: 808 Thanked 927 Times in 485 Posts	Re: New E63 vs Pre-owned Bentley Continental GT It really depends on what type of driver your uncle is, and what does he want in his car. The E63 won't feel as special as a Continental GT, so if he wants a fast comfortable cruiser with unique styling, the GT is the way to go. If he wants a fast comfortable 4 door luxury sedan that can go around corners with a bit of attitude, then the E63 is for him. For me, I will be extremely tempted to go for the GT, but at the end, I will pick the E63. It is more understated, but it is probably just as good to drive as the GT, even though it lacks the sense of occasion. If you don't mind spending a bit more money the CLS 63 is definitely worth a look. It has a beautifully designed interior that is almost a match for the Bentley.

11-16-2007, 02:15 AM	#5
Tycoon Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: New E63 vs Pre-owned Bentley Continental GT E63 AMG with beige interior and black piano wood!

11-16-2007, 03:00 AM	#6
cawimmer430 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 8,028 Thanks: 3,975 Thanked 3,189 Times in 1,366 Posts	Re: New E63 vs Pre-owned Bentley Continental GT It really depends on what you're looking for. I would never compare an E63 AMG to any Bentley and vice versa: both are completely different cars. If your uncle is looking for sport the E63 AMG is the only way to go. Extreme status, prestige and comfort? Bentley.

11-16-2007, 03:02 AM	#7
Tycoon Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: New E63 vs Pre-owned Bentley Continental GT E63 has also prestige, status and comfort for, like what? 1/3 of price? E63, thank you.

11-16-2007, 03:34 AM	#9
Tycoon Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: New E63 vs Pre-owned Bentley Continental GT Go figure!

11-16-2007, 03:43 AM	#10
Centurion Jetsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,202 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 1,507 Times in 805 Posts	Re: New E63 vs Pre-owned Bentley Continental GT Looking for a "cheap" route into Bentley circles? Then the a used CGT is the way to go. Eventhough it comes with comparable power to the E63 it's engine develops much more torque. But you have to bare in mind that the Bentley is considerably heavier than the E63. The fuel consumption is higher too and service is very expensive. A new E63 comes with warrenty while a used 2004 CGT doesn't. The Benz is clearly the better choice here.

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