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Bentley Flying Spur vs Mercedes S Class comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or Mercedes S Class?

Bentley Flying Spur vs Mercedes S Class: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

Mercedes S Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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

Flying Spur

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,838 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S Class offers significantly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 77 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

S Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S Class offers marginally 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 only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers marginally 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 S Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes S Class is only slightly lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries marginally more – 660 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 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 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 Flying Spur
Mercedes S Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
104,000 - 139,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
102 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 288 g/km
co2
50 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,515 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,316 mm
Length
-
Width
2,013 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 650 kg
Payload
555 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, 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
544 - 550 HP
Power HP
336 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
247 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Bentley Flying Spur?

The Bentley Flying Spur is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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