Compare performance (238 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (33100 £ vs 180900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Bentley Flying Spur?
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 B Class has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33100 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 147728 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.30 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes B Class performs clearly better – achieving up to 83 km, about 42 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.
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 has a convincingly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.50 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur performs distinct better – reaching 318 km/h, while the Mercedes B Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Bentley Flying Spur pulls significantly stronger with 770 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes B Class offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Mercedes B Class is clearly lighter – 1405 kg compared to 2330 kg. The difference is around 925 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers minimal more room – 455 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.
When it comes to payload, Bentley Flying Spur slightly takes the win – 650 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.
The Mercedes B Class proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes B Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
33100 - 52500 £
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Price
180900 - 186300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
83 km
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Electric Range
41 km
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
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co2
56 - 156 g/km
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co2
75 - 288 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
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Curb weight
2330 - 2505 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
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Trunk capacity
420 L
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Length
4419 mm
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Length
5316 mm
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Width
1796 mm
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Width
2013 mm
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Height
1562 mm
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Height
1483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
505 - 550 kg
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Payload
525 - 650 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 238 HP
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Power HP
544 - 550 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
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Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Torque
750 - 770 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
85 - 175 kW
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Power kW
400 - 404 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2021 - 2022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Bentley
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The Mercedes B Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.