Bentley Flying Spur III
Car comparison
Bentley Flying Spur III Hybrid 2.9 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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E 450
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450
- Lightest1,895 kg4,178 lb
- Best power-to-weight201 hp/t150 kW/t5.0 kg/hp
- Largest trunk540 L
- Best overall score76/100
- Best economy score84/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Bentley Flying Spur III Hybrid 2.9 V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.3 s
- Fastest top speed285 km/h177 mph
- Most powerful416 hp310 kW
- Highest torque550 Nm406 lb-ft
- Best performance score76/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BentleyFlying Spur IIIHybrid 2.9 V6 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 416hp310kW | 381hp284kW |
| Torque | 550Nm406lb-ft | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,430kg5,357lb | 1,895kg4,178lb |
| Gross weight | 3,030kg6,680lb | 2,585kg5,699lb |
| Top speed | 285 km/h 177 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 54.0s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph Calculated | 42.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3s | 4.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.9s Calculated | 13.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1s Calculated | 4.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.2s Calculated | 12.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated | 201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton Calculated | 264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 786km488mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,894cc177cu in | 2,999cc183cu in |
| Length | 5,316mm209in | 4,949mm195in |
| Width | 1,978mm78in | 1,880mm74in |
| Height | 1,483mm58in | 1,469mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 3,194mm126in | 2,961mm117in |
| Front track | - | 1,629mm64in |
| Rear track | - | 1,643mm65in |
| Trunk volume | 351L | 540L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 66L |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BentleyFlying Spur IIIHybrid 2.9 V6 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.1 s | 4.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.3 s | 4.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.9 s | 13.2 s |
| Top speed | 285 km/h 177 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.4 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.1 s | 8.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.3 s | 10.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.2 s | 12.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 194 km/h 121 mph | 194 km/h 120 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur IIIHybrid 2.9 V6 | 416 hp 310 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450 | 381 hp 284 kW |
Bentley Flying Spur III Hybrid 2.9 V6 has 35 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450 and Bentley Flying Spur III Hybrid 2.9 V6: 35 hp (26 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur IIIHybrid 2.9 V6 | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450 | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur IIIHybrid 2.9 V6 | 2,430 kg 5,357 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450 | 1,895 kg 4,178 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur IIIHybrid 2.9 V6 | 285 km/h 177 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450 | 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 IIIHybrid 2.9 V6 | 4.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450 | 4.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Flying Spur III Hybrid 2.9 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450: 0.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur IIIHybrid 2.9 V6 | 171 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450 | 201 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur IIIHybrid 2.9 V6 | 416 hp 310 kW | 4.3 s | 285 km/h 177 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450 | 381 hp 284 kW | 4.5 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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| BentleyFlying Spur IIIHybrid 2.9 V6 |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BentleyFlying Spur IIIHybrid 2.9 V6 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 416 hp 310 kW | 381 hp 284 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.3 s | 4.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 285 km/h 177 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,430 kg 5,357 lb | 1,895 kg 4,178 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 786 km 488 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 351 L 12.4 cu ft | 540 L 19.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 171 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 201 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.70 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,205 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Bentley Flying Spur III Hybrid 2.9 V6
- Has 35 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450
- Is 535 kg lighter
- Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 189 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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