The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)
€ 105,900

€ 199,200

€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 199,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Bentley Flying Spur W12.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Bentley Flying Spur W12
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.6
75.7
86.9
73.7 in
Width
75.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
124.6
205.7
120.7
208.6
205.7 in
Length
208.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5456 lb
5842 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6552 lb

Weight Difference:
893 lb
16.37 %

General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Bentley Flying Spur W12
W221
Generation
Flying Spur
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Bentley Flying Spur W12
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
VW W12
M 278.932
Engine Code
CVAA, DBDB

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
616 hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Bentley Flying Spur W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur W12
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10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
10.64 lb/hp
8.86 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
25 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
549 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
549 mi
380 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
278.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
178.2 kWh
278.4 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data