The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 87,500
€ 205,000
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 205,000
ⓘ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 450 is 8.3 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed.
Mercedes S 450
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
58
73.7
83.5
57.7
77.8
85.7
73.7 in
Width
77.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
58 in
Height
57.7 in
119.5
200
120.7
208.3
200 in
Length
208.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5567 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb
Weight Difference:
1135 lb
20.39 %
General
Mercedes S 450
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
W221
Generation
Continental
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
VW W12
M 273.924
Engine Code
BWRA, CKHC

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
603 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
603 hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Performance
Mercedes S 450
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
155 mph
Maximum Speed
200 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
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13.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
13.23 lb/hp
9.23 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes S 450
20 mpg
14 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
14 mpg
city
9 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
482 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes S 450
482 mi
329 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Environmental Impact
219.8 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 450
219.8 kWh
322 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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