The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)

€ 101,100
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 178,100
 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) Bentley Continental Flying Spur
€ 101,100
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 500 is 7.6 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Mercedes S 500
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
58.1
Blueprint Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
120.7
208.3
200.6 in
Length
208.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4475 lb
Curb Weight
5456 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6173 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
981 lb
17.98 %
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 500
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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 500
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 273.968
Engine Code
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
552 hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Performance

Mercedes S 500
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Flying Spur

▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.68 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
13 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
14 mpg
city
9 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
316 mi
Mercedes S 500
495 mi
316 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Environmental Impact
214 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).
335.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
214 kWh
335.4 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
681 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data