The Comparative Analysis :

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 178,100
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) Bentley Continental Flying Spur
€ 75,600
 BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 178,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600

ⓘ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. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is 8.6 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d BluePerformance
58.1
Blueprint Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
77.8
85.7
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
77.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.1 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
120.7
208.3
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
208.3 in
Length
199.7 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d BluePerformance
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
1179 lb
21.61 %
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Continental
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
VW W12
Engine Series
BMW N57
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Performance

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d BluePerformance
194 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Flying Spur

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
9.88 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
13 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
9 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
731 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
316 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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).
139.9 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
335.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data