The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 205,000

€ 110,600

€ 205,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed is 6.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 500
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
58.9 in
120.7
208.3
119.5
201.4
208.3 in
Length
201.4 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 500
5567 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
1047 lb
18.81 %

General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 500
Continental
Generation
W222/X222
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 Speed
Mercedes S 500
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
BWRA, CKHC
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
603 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
603 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
553 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
553 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 500
200 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
▶ REPLAY
9.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
9.23 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
14 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
9 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
329 mi
Range
552 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
329 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
170.4 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
322 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data