The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 190,900

€ 99,700

€ 190,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Flying Spur V8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.6
75.7
86.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
75.7 in
Width
73.7 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
120.7
208.6
119.5
200.6
208.6 in
Length
200.6 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
5329 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb

Weight Difference:
897 lb
16.83 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Flying Spur
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CYCB
Engine Code
M 278.932

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8
500 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8
487 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
10.66 lb/hp
10.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8
22 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
513 mi
Range
549 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8
513 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8
206.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data