The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S Automatic (16 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 190,900

€ 101,300

€ 190,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Flying Spur V8 S is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Mercedes S 500 long
58.6
75.7
86.9
58
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 in
120.7
208.6
124.6
205.1
208.6 in
Length
205.1 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Mercedes S 500 long
5329 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb

Weight Difference:
952 lb
17.87 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Mercedes S 500 long
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 S
Mercedes S 500 long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW V8
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CYCA
Engine Code
M 273.961

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
521 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
521 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
502 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
502 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Mercedes S 500 long
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
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10.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.43 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
10.23 lb/hp
11.43 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
22 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
513 mi
Range
474 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
513 mi
474 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
223.5 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
206.5 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data