The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 178,100
€ 110,300
€ 178,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 long
58.1
77.8
85.7
58.9
74.8
83.9
77.8 in
Width
74.8 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.1 in
Height
58.9 in
120.7
208.3
124.6
206.5
208.3 in
Length
206.5 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 long
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
18.58 %
General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 long
Continental
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 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 278.929
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 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 long
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 long
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
9.88 lb/hp
9.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
13 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
9 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
316 mi
Range
606 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
316 mi
606 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
155.3 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
335.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
