Vs Autobild: Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs MB S 600

[Merc1]

This is no contest. Other than the more exclusive interior and prestige of the "Bentley" name, the Flying Brick has nothing on the Mercedes. It has more hp and more gears, yet gets smoked in every acceleration test.

Autoweek is the only test you'll every find with a time that slow for a 0-60 run, so ignore it. It was an abnormality.

The S-Class is the best luxury sedan in the world, period.

M

 

[tobajara]

You know what they say,if you have difficulties in choosing,buy them both.

 

[Merc1]

The convertible Bentley might tempt me, the Continental GTC, but the sedan and the gawd awful coupe there is no way in hell.

M

 

[SDNR]

I just don't find the Bentley Continental FS to be all that special in spite of their high price etc. -- there's just no X-factor with them -- I just can't see much point in buying a FS over an S class.

 

[ree]

I just don't find the Bentley Continentals to be all that special in spite of their high price etc. -- there's just no X-factor with them -- I just can't see much point in buying a FS over an S class.

You're right, there is no real X-factor! If you really need an individual automobile in that class, you should go for a Volkswagen Phaeton W12!!

 

[Merc1]

Or a real Bentley like an Arnage or Brooklands.

M

 

[Mr. M]

Interesting test. I don't find both cars particularly desirable.

 

[cawimmer430]

This picture was just begging to be edited!

 

[El Zorro]

Hehe

Or what about this:

 

[SDNR]

LOL, that is a great idea for a thread.

 

[El Zorro]

LOL, that is a great idea for a thread.

I was thinking the same thing, Rob.

 

[cawimmer430]

Hehe

Or what about this:

 

[rev]

If you really need an individual automobile in that class, you should go for a Volkswagen Phaeton W12!!

I believe that's a great idea. The Phaeton looks 10 times better than the FS. You definitely can't complain about the luxury of that car.

 

[Mr. M]

Why does this button pop up? I thought it's supposed to be a push button.

 

[ree]

Why does this button pop up? I thought it's supposed to be a push button.

I think it's for open the engine bonnet...

 

[Mr. M]

I think it's for open the engine bonnet...

Yeah I know. But it's strange he has to pull it up instead of pushing it.

 

[Merc1]

I just love the European terms bonnet = hood in the U.S., saloon = sedan in the U.S. and so on. We have one member here that asks "how many horsepowers" does it have, hilarious. Older people in the U.S. used to say that...!

M

 

[Zafiro]

We have one member here that asks "how many horsepowers" does it have, hilarious. Older people in the U.S. used to say that...!

M

here I am !!!

 

[Mr. M]

I just love the European terms bonnet = hood in the U.S., saloon = sedan in the U.S. and so on. We have one member here that asks "how many horsepowers" does it have, hilarious. Older people in the U.S. used to say that...!

M

Strangely enough we use all of those terms interchangeably here.

 

[SDNR]

I often try to use the American terms because they seem to be the most internationally understood ...but I insist on using British spelling -- not to be arrogant, it's just the way I understand the words.