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Mercedes GLE vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mercedes GLE vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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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

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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 GLE is markedly cheaper – starting at 136,500 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers considerably more range – reaching up to 92 km, about 51 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 GLE offers a bit more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers very slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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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 GLE offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Flying Spur is only slightly lighter – 2,330 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries marginally more – 675 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE is clearly superior 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.

from £136,500
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 457 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 92 km
Mercedes GLE
Bentley Flying Spur

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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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 GLE
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
86 - 284 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
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
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Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
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