The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 76,900
€ 181,100
€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 181,100
ⓘ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 Mercedes S 350 is 7.6 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Mercedes S 350
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.1
77.8
85.7
73.7 in
Width
77.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
119.5
200.6
120.7
208.3
200.6 in
Length
208.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4178 lb
Curb Weight
5567 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb
Weight Difference:
1389 lb
24.95 %
General
Mercedes S 350
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
W221
Generation
Continental
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
VW W12
M 272.965
Engine Code
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT

3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
552 hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Performance
Mercedes S 350
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
15.59 lb/hp
10.09 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes S 350
24 mpg
14 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
16 mpg
city
9 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
559 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes S 350
559 mi
329 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
322 kWh
Mercedes S 350
189.4 kWh
322 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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