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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Marco Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 123,372 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

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 clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is visibly faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the Mercedes Marco Polo tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 98 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers markedly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Flying Spur is marginally lighter – 2,330 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers markedly more boot space – 670 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 650 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Bentley Flying Spur 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 £180,900
Flying Spur

Bentley Flying Spur

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 544 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 41 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Bentley Flying Spur

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Mercedes Marco Polo

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.

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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 Marco Polo
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
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