The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 178,100
€ 109,700
€ 178,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is 2.5 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.1
77.8
85.7
58.5
73.7
83.5
77.8 in
Width
73.7 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
120.7
208.3
124.6
205.7
208.3 in
Length
205.7 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
13.54 %
General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Continental
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
9.88 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
13 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
9 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
316 mi
Range
521 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
316 mi
521 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
335.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
187.5 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
335.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
