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Mercedes S Class vs Bentley Flying Spur - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 180900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mercedes S Class

Bentley Flying Spur

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

S Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes S Class has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 97200 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 83687 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes S Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.30 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S Class performs convincingly better – achieving up to 117 km, about 76 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 S Class has a evident edge – offering 802 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur performs noticeable better – reaching 318 km/h, while the Mercedes S Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls significantly stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 660 Nm difference.

S Class

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 S Class offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Mercedes S Class is somewhat lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2330 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers evident more room – 550 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class a bit takes the win – 730 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class 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 S Class
Bentley Flying Spur

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S Class

Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 802 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 13.2 L
  • Electric Range : 31 - 117 km

Mercedes S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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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 S Class
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
180900 - 186300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
2330 - 2505 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
5316 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
2013 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 802 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
What drive types are available for the Mercedes S Class?

The Mercedes S Class is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-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.