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Bentley Flying Spur vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or Mercedes T Class?

Bentley Flying Spur vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes T Class

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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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 T Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 157,890 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes T Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 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 Flying Spur offers considerably 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 Flying Spur is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 7.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

Flying Spur

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes T Class is considerably lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 774 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries very slightly more – 650 kg compared to 630 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes T Class is far ahead overall 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 Flying Spur
Mercedes T Class

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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 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 Flying Spur
Mercedes T Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 288 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,316 mm
Length
-
Width
2,013 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 650 kg
Payload
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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