Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2009 – 2013) vs Bentley Mulsanne (2009 – 2016): specs compared
The Bentley Mulsanne is the more powerful of the two, with up to 537 hp against 517 hp. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 4.8 s. The Bentley Mulsanne has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 14.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,895 kg against 2,685 kg. At 50,927 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 45,352 mm longer than the Bentley Mulsanne.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
2009 – 2013
|
Bentley
Mulsanne
2009 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 28 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 517 hp | 513 – 537 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 830 Nm | 1,020 – 1,100 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 8.2 s | 4.8 – 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 249 km/h | 296 – 306 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 14.3 L/100 km | 14.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,080 – 50,927 mm | 5,575 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 2,207 mm |
| Height | 1,422 – 1,478 mm | 1,521 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 – 3,165 mm | 3,266 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,895 – 2,210 kg | 2,685 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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