The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
€ 107,300

€ 190,900

€ 107,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 190,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 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 V8.
Mercedes S 500 long
Bentley Flying Spur V8
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 long
Bentley Flying Spur V8
4575 lb
Curb Weight
5329 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6552 lb

Weight Difference:
754 lb
14.15 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
Bentley Flying Spur V8
W221
Generation
Flying Spur
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
Bentley Flying Spur V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
VW V8
M 273.968
Engine Code
CYCB

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
500 hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
Bentley Flying Spur V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8
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11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.95 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
21 mpg
22 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
495 mi
Range
513 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
495 mi
513 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8
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).
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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
214 kWh
206.5 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Bentley Flying Spur V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data