The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 199,200
€ 92,700
€ 199,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Flying Spur W12 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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 W12
Mercedes S 450 CDI
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
849 lb
15.56 %
General
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Flying Spur
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Mercedes S 450 CDI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
CVAA, DBDB
Engine Code
OM 629.911

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12
616 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12
590 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Mercedes S 450 CDI
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Flying Spur W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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8.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
8.86 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12
16 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
380 mi
Range
615 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12
380 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Environmental Impact
278.4 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).
187.2 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12
278.4 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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