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Bentley Continental Coupe vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (549 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Continental Coupe or Mercedes S-Class?

Bentley Continental Coupe vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Bentley Continental Coupe

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Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Continental Coupe

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 S-Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Bentley Continental Coupe costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 88,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Coupe with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 9.6 L/100km.

S-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 Mercedes S-Class offers moderately more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers marginally more torque with 850 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 2,165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers visibly more boot space – 530 L compared to 358 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries markedly more – 660 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 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 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 km
Bentley Continental Coupe
Mercedes S-Class

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Bentley Continental Coupe

The Bentley Continental Coupe slips between grand tourer and high-fashion statement with effortless poise, its cabin drenched in handcrafted leather and tasteful, indulgent details that make every journey feel like a special occasion. On the road it masks immense performance behind a serene, buttoned-up demeanor while doling out a surprisingly composed and playful driving character whenever you ask for it, making it ideal for buyers who want both presence and comfort with a wink.

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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 Continental Coupe
Mercedes S-Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
192,900 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
358 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
-
Width
1,966 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,405 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
549 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
318 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
770 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
404 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2019
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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