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Bentley Flying Spur vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or Mercedes GLC?

Bentley Flying Spur vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

  • somewhat more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes GLC

4.4 (13 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Flying Spur

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 GLC is substantially cheaper – starting at 50,300 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 130,530 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers significantly more range – reaching up to 128 km, about 87 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

GLC

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 Flying Spur offers somewhat more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes GLC takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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

Flying Spur

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLC offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLC is slightly lighter – 1,985 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 345 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries moderately more – 650 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC 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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GLC

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 122 - 128 km
Bentley Flying Spur
Mercedes GLC

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Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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Bentley Flying Spur
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 288 g/km
co2
41 - 214 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
5,316 mm
Length
-
Width
2,013 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 650 kg
Payload
475 - 575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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