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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

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 E-Class Estate is considerably cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 128,225 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers substantially more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 68 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

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 Mercedes E-Class Estate offers only slightly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.1 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers barely more torque with 770 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

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.

Seats: Mercedes E-Class Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is visibly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers markedly more boot space – 615 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries barely more – 650 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate stands well ahead of its rival 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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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
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 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
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class Estate have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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