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Mercedes V Class vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mercedes V Class vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

V Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes V Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 132,693 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Flying Spur

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Flying Spur offers considerably 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

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.

V Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is barely lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 138 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries markedly more – 908 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 258 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Bentley Flying Spur is far ahead 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.

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
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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Mercedes V Class
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
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Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin 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
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
370 - 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 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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