The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 178,100
€ 88,400
€ 178,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d
58.1
77.8
85.7
57.8
74.9
85.4
77.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.1 in
Height
57.8 in
120.7
208.3
120.9
201.6
208.3 in
Length
201.6 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
1268 lb
23.24 %
General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d
Continental
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
BMW B57
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
9.88 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
13 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 730d
9 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
316 mi
Range
915 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
316 mi
915 mi
BMW 730d
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).
109.1 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
335.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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