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Bentley Bentayga vs Mercedes B Class comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (177,300 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Bentayga or Mercedes B Class?

Bentley Bentayga vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

Bentley Bentayga

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

Mercedes B Class

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Bentayga

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes B Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 144,128 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 10.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes B Class offers visibly more range – reaching up to 83 km, about 33 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

B Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Bentayga offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Bentayga is markedly faster – reaching 290 km/h, while the Mercedes B Class tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers considerably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Bentayga

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is substantially lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 1,010 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers only slightly more boot space – 484 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Bentley Bentayga offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,774 L, about 334 L more than the Mercedes B Class.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries clearly more – 835 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes B Class is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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B Class

Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 km
Bentley Bentayga
Mercedes B Class

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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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Bentley Bentayga
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
50 km
Electric Range
83 km
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
294 g/km
co2
56 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,745 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Length
4,419 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Payload
736 - 835 kg
Payload
505 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Max Speed
223 km/h
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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