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Mercedes S Class vs Bentley Flying Spur – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mercedes S Class or Bentley Flying Spur fits your lifestyle better.

Mercedes S Class

Bentley Flying Spur

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

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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 range, the Mercedes S Class performs convincingly better – achieving up to 117 km, about 76 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

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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.

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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?

The Mercedes S Class proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes S Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Mercedes S Class
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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
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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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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
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
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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
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Max trunk capacity
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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
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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
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Brand
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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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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