The CL 6*** (63, 65, 600) are the direct competitors to the CGT.
I think the Bentley is the more luxurious and the finishing touches are much nicer by a landslide. Even the Maybach has plastic in the cockpit. You won't find that in the Bentley.
But the Bentley isn't going to take a CL from a driving experience. I also think Mercedes has a better track record maintenance/service wise and certainly more accessible.
I'm a Mercedes guy and they're still more low-key than the Bentley. I picked it because the luxury is there, the power is there, and it is less-ostentatious (though it gets stared at by everyone). And in NY, EVERYONE has a Bentley - I rarely see CLs, believe it or not - and never see the CL 65 (which is a complete ******* waste). I've personally never had any interest in the Bentley (though the drop top is certainly very nice and has no direct competitor in its range).
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I'm a big fan of the GT. I've never driven one, but I've been a passenger in a GTC and the fit and finish is amazing. Plus the ride is so smooth its scary. I do not think I'd buy one if I had the cash, as I'm 18 years old and its a little mellow for me, but I definitely have huge appreciation for this car.
I would buy one of these over a CL, for the record. Except maybe not over a CL 65. However, if I wanted a nice luxury coupe in this general price range, I'd probably go for the Maserati Granturismo S with the MC Corsa transmission
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