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Mercedes GLB vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mercedes GLB vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Mercedes GLB

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

GLB

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes GLB is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 137,660 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers significantly more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 590 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

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 Bentley Flying Spur offers noticeably more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers noticeably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

GLB

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 GLB offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLB is visibly lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers noticeably 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 markedly more – 650 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB holds a decisive overall lead 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 £43,200
GLB

Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 431 - 631 km
Mercedes GLB
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

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Mercedes GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.

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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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Mercedes GLB
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 505 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
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