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Bentley Bentayga vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (177,300 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Bentayga or Mercedes T Class?

Bentley Bentayga vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

Bentley Bentayga

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Mercedes T Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially 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 T Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 154,290 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes T Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 7.9 L/100km.

T Class

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 Bentley Bentayga offers substantially more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 419 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 T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 500 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 T Class is substantially lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 859 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries noticeably more – 835 kg compared to 630 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes T Class stands well ahead of its rival 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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T Class

Mercedes T Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Bentley Bentayga
Mercedes T 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 T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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Bentley Bentayga
Mercedes T Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
50 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
294 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Length
-
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
736 - 835 kg
Payload
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

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