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Mercedes E-Class vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mercedes E-Class vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

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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

E-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes E-Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 130,367 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class offers clearly more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 75 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class is markedly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class offers visibly more boot space – 540 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries marginally more – 650 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class 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.

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E-Class

Mercedes E-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 101 - 116 km
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Mercedes E-Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Carlos
11 Apr 2026, 20:47:10

Comfortable car, beautiful lines, powerful and economical to run.

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Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 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
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
39 - 172 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
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 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
530 - 640 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
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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
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class have?

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

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