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Bentley Bentayga vs Mercedes S Class comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (177,300 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Bentayga or Mercedes S Class?

Bentley Bentayga vs Mercedes S Class: Key differences

Bentley Bentayga

Mercedes S Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

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

Bentayga

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes S Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,238 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 10.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S Class offers considerably more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 68 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

S 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 Mercedes S Class offers only 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 S Class is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers barely more torque with 770 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Bentayga

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes S Class is moderately lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries noticeably more – 835 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S 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.

from £104,000
S Class

Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 102 - 118 km
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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 S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Bentley Bentayga
Mercedes S Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Price
104,000 - 139,100 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
50 km
Electric Range
102 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
294 g/km
co2
50 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,515 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Length
-
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
736 - 835 kg
Payload
555 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Power HP
336 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Power kW
247 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Bentley Bentayga?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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