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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C-Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 139,532 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Bentley Flying Spur offers considerably more range – reaching up to 41 km, about 30 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

Flying Spur

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 Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers moderately 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

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

C-Class Saloon

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 C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 635 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers barely more boot space – 455 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries moderately more – 650 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon 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.

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 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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Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, 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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