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Bentley Bentayga vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (177,300 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Bentayga or Mercedes EQS?

Bentley Bentayga vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Bentley Bentayga

  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 EQS is considerably cheaper – starting at 80,900 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96,341 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 870 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

EQS

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS offers very slightly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers only slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Bentayga

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Bentayga is very slightly lighter – 2,415 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers visibly more boot space – 610 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries noticeably more – 835 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS is far ahead overall 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.

from £80,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
Bentley Bentayga
Mercedes EQS

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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 EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Bentley Bentayga
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
50 km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
294 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Length
-
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
736 - 835 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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