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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Bentley Bentayga?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Bentley Bentayga

  • clearly more electric range
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C-Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 135,932 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 8.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Bentley Bentayga offers clearly more range – reaching up to 50 km, about 39 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

Bentayga

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 C-Class Saloon offers slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 720 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers barely more boot space – 484 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries visibly more – 835 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon 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.

from £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C-Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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