The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 101,300
€ 178,100
€ 101,300
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 Mercedes S 500 long is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Mercedes S 500 long
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
58
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 in
Height
58.1 in
124.6
205.1
120.7
208.3
205.1 in
Length
208.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4376 lb
Curb Weight
5456 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
1080 lb
19.79 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
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 500 long
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 273.961
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 long
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 long
391 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
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
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.43 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
20 mpg
13 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
13 mpg
city
9 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
474 mi
Range
316 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
474 mi
316 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Environmental Impact
223.5 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 500 long
223.5 kWh
335.4 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
