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Mercedes GLS vs Bentley Bentayga - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (634 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (96100 £ vs 177300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Bentley Bentayga?

Mercedes GLS

Bentley Bentayga

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

GLS

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes GLS has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 96100 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 81137 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLS manages with 7.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L. The difference is about 5.20 L per 100 km.

Bentayga

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 Mercedes GLS has a a bit edge – offering 634 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Bentley Bentayga performs barely noticeable better – reaching 290 km/h, while the Mercedes GLS tops out at 280 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLS pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 850 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Bentley Bentayga is barely noticeable lighter – 2415 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers noticeable more room – 484 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLS performs distinct better – up to 2400 L, which is about 626 L more than the Bentley Bentayga.

When it comes to payload, Bentley Bentayga a bit takes the win – 835 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS 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.

Mercedes GLS
Bentley Bentayga

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from about £96,100
GLS

Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.8 - 13.7 L

Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Mercedes GLS
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
96100 - 208500 £
Price
177300 - 230400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
Consumption L/100km
13 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.30 kWh
co2
204 - 310 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
Curb weight
2415 - 2514 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
5208 - 5233 mm
Length
5125 - 5305 mm
Width
1956 mm
Width
1998 mm
Height
1782 - 1838 mm
Height
1728 mm
Max trunk capacity
2400 L
Max trunk capacity
1774 L
Payload
445 - 695 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 634 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2020 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.