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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
96100 - 208500 £
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Price
177300 - 230400 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
13 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
50 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
17.30 kWh
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co2
204 - 310 g/km
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co2
294 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
7
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Seats
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
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Curb weight
2415 - 2514 kg
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Trunk capacity
355 L
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Trunk capacity
484 L
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Length
5208 - 5233 mm
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Length
5125 - 5305 mm
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Width
1956 mm
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Width
1998 mm
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Height
1782 - 1838 mm
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Height
1728 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2400 L
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Max trunk capacity
1774 L
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Payload
445 - 695 kg
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Payload
736 - 835 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
333 - 634 HP
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Power HP
462 - 550 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
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Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
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Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
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Torque
700 - 770 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
245 - 466 kW
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Power kW
340 - 404 kW
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Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
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Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2020 - 2022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Bentley
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Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.