Bentley Flying Spur vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Bentley Flying Spur and Mercedes-Benz S-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Bentley Flying Spur and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
When comparing the Bentley Flying Spur's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Bentley Flying Spur has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Bentley Flying Spur's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Bentley Flying Spur's price is between $299,345 and $371,318, with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class priced between $130,230 and $225,248.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Bentley Flying Spur loses 49.1 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses 61.8 percent of its value. This means the Bentley Flying Spur retains 12.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Bentley Flying Spur’s base engine makes 671 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 503 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid large cars, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Bentley Flying Spur has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
299345 - 371318
Starting MSRP:
262100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
130230 - 225248
Starting MSRP:
128200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
117137
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
108000 - 128200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
170016
Price Range:
117899 - 206753
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
141193
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
112369 - 170016
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
129280
Depreciation %:
0.49324521
Resale Value $:
132820
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
0.50356899
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
0.50356899 - 0.50356899
Bentley Flying Spur Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Bentley Flying Spur
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
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Category Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8981348493877447
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6796903965756322
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
1.6 - 11.3
Bentley Flying Spur Rankings
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 35Ranking
1 out of / 35Ranking
1 out of / 35Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
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1 out of / 5Ranking
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4 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 35Ranking
6 out of / 35Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 35Ranking
13 out of / 16Ranking
16 out of / 35Ranking
19 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 26Ranking
31 out of / 35Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Bentley Flying Spur Trim Levels
Black Edition, Mulliner, Speed
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
AMG S 63 E Performance, S 580e 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
671 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
686 foot-lbs @ 2300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.115 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
503 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
8.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5833 lbs
Width:
87.4 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
125.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5501 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
59.2 inches
Length:
208.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / MANUFAKTUR Signature Night Black Magno / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Signature China Blue / MANUFAKTUR Signature Mystic Blue Metallic / Nautical Blue Metallic
Brown
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Gold
MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Signature Kalahari Gold Magno
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno / MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno / MANUFAKTUR Signature Graphite Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Signature Silicon Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Signature Olive Metallic
Red
Rubellite Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Verde Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno / MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Beluga / Burnt Oak
Blue
Imperial Blue
Brown
Newmarket Tan / Saddle
Gray
Brunel / Gravity Grey
Green
Cumbrian Green
Purple
Damson
Red
Cricket Ball / Hotspur
Beige
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Yacht Blue/Black
Brown
Nut Brown/Black / Sienna Brown/Black / Truffle Brown/Black
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Carmine Red/Black
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey
Silver
Silver Grey/Black
White
Deep White/Black
Yellow
Pastel Yellow/Black
