Bentley Flying Spur II
4.0 V8
500 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2015
Car comparison
Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)
S 500
455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
Comparison overview
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Best choices
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Highest torque700 Nm516 lb-ft
- Lightest1,975 kg4,354 lb
- Best power-to-weight230 hp/t172 kW/t4.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions225 g/km
- Best estimated range833 km518 mi
- Best economy score81/100
Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph
- Most powerful500 hp373 kW
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score81/100
- Best practicality score73/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 500hp373kW | 455hp339kW |
| Torque | 660Nm487lb-ft | 700Nm516lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,425kg5,346lb | 1,975kg4,354lb |
| Gross weight | 2,972kg6,552lb | 2,715kg5,986lb |
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 64.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph Calculated | 45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2s | 4.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.9s Calculated | 14.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0s Calculated | 4.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK | 13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.1s Calculated | 12.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb Calculated | 230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton Calculated | 354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 826km513mi Calculated | 833km518mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,993cc244cu in | 4,663cc285cu in |
| Length | 5,299mm209in | 5,116mm201in |
| Width | 1,976mm78in | 1,899mm75in |
| Height | 1,488mm59in | 1,496mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 3,066mm121in | 3,035mm119in |
| Front track | 1,643mm65in | 1,624mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,642mm65in | 1,637mm64in |
| Trunk volume | - | 510L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 80L |
| CO2 emissions | 254g/km | 225g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500PowerTorque
- Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 1,750 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 5,250-5,500 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.0 s | 4.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.2 s | 4.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.9 s | 14.1 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.7 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.1 s | 10.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.1 s | 12.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 187 km/h 116 mph | 190 km/h 118 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 500 hp 373 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 455 hp 339 kW |
Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8 has 45 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 and Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8: 45 hp (34 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 2,425 kg 5,346 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 1,975 kg 4,354 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 295 km/h 183 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 5.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 4.8 s |
Although Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 and Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 and Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8: 1.3 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 206 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 230 hp/t 172 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 826 km 513 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 833 km 518 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 500 hp 373 kW | 5.2 s | 295 km/h 183 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 455 hp 339 kW | 4.8 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 |
| 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 |
| 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 206 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 230 hp/t 172 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 500 hp 373 kW | 455 hp 339 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.2 s | 4.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,425 kg 5,346 lb | 1,975 kg 4,354 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Range score | 826 km 513 mi | 833 km 518 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 254 g/km | 225 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 510 L 18.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 206 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 230 hp/t 172 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8 | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.08 LC100 km | 16.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.70 LC100 mi | 27.04 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal | 1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,861 LC/year | 2,520 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8
- Has 45 hp more
- Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500
- Has 40 Nm more
- Is 450 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 29 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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