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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • considerably cheaper
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Bus

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 Sprinter Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 139,474 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

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 Bentley Flying Spur offers significantly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is significantly faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 159 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Bentley Flying Spur offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Flying Spur is very slightly lighter – 2,330 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 494 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 Plugin 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 Sprinter Bus
Bentley Flying Spur

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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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 Sprinter Bus
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 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
244 - 322 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
84 - 140 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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