The Comparative Analysis :

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 178,100
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) Bentley Continental Flying Spur
€ 99,600
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740d
€ 178,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,600

ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740d
58.1
Blueprint Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
77.8
85.7
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
77.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.1 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
120.7
208.3
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
208.3 in
Length
200.7 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740d
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
1168 lb
21.41 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740d
Continental
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740d
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740d
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Flying Spur

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
9.88 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
13 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
9 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
821 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
316 mi
821 mi
BMW 740d
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).
121.3 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
335.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data