The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 205,000
€ 98,900
€ 205,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,900
ⓘ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 Speed is 3.1 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI long.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
57.7
77.8
85.7
58
73.7
83.5
77.8 in
Width
73.7 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.7 in
Height
58 in
120.7
208.3
124.6
205.1
208.3 in
Length
205.1 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
5567 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
849 lb
15.25 %
General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Continental
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
BWRA, CKHC
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
603 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
603 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
553 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
553 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
200 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
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9.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
9.23 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
14 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
9 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
329 mi
Range
595 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
329 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Environmental Impact
322 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).
193.4 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
322 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
