The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05)
€ 178,100
€ 111,000
€ 178,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Bentley Continental Flying Spur is 10.3 inches longer and 2.9 inches wider.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
ALPINA B7
58.1
77.8
85.7
58.1
74.9
82.8
77.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.1 in
120.7
208.3
117.7
198
208.3 in
Length
198 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
ALPINA B7
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
1157 lb
21.2 %
General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
ALPINA B7
Continental
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
ALPINA B7
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW W12
Engine Series
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
ALPINA B7
194 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
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9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
9.88 lb/hp
8.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
13 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
9 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
316 mi
Range
424 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
316 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
335.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
244.5 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
335.4 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
