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Mercedes GLC vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mercedes GLC vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (12 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • somewhat more power
  • marginally 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

GLC

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes GLC is substantially cheaper – starting at 50,300 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 130,530 £.

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

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly more range – reaching up to 128 km, about 87 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 somewhat more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes GLC takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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

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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 GLC offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLC is moderately lighter – 1,985 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 345 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries slightly more – 650 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC 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.

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GLC

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 122 - 128 km
Mercedes GLC
Bentley Flying Spur

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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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 GLC
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
41 - 214 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
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 575 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
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