The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 85,300

€ 178,100

€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 178,100
ⓘ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 450 is 7.6 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Mercedes S 450
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 450
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5456 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
1146 lb
21 %

General
Mercedes S 450
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 450
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
VW W12
M 273.922
Engine Code
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
552 hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Performance
Mercedes S 450
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
12.87 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes S 450
22 mpg
13 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
15 mpg
city
9 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
528 mi
Range
316 mi
Mercedes S 450
528 mi
316 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
335.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
200.8 kWh
335.4 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data