The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
€ 181,100

€ 190,900

€ 181,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 190,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Continental Flying Spur is 0.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Flying Spur V8.
Continental Flying Spur
Flying Spur V8
58.1
77.8
85.7
58.6
75.7
86.9
77.8 in
Width
75.7 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
58.1 in
Height
58.6 in
120.7
208.3
120.7
208.6
208.3 in
Length
208.6 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Continental Flying Spur
Flying Spur V8
5567 lb
Curb Weight
5329 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6552 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
4.28 %

General
Continental Flying Spur
Flying Spur V8
Continental
Generation
Flying Spur
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Continental Flying Spur
Flying Spur V8
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
VW V8
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
Engine Code
CYCB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
500 hp
Flying Spur V8
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
Flying Spur V8
Performance
Continental Flying Spur
Flying Spur V8
194 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Continental Flying Spur
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Flying Spur V8
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10.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Continental Flying Spur
10.09 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Continental Flying Spur
Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Continental Flying Spur
14 mpg
22 mpg
Flying Spur V8
9 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
329 mi
Range
513 mi
Continental Flying Spur
329 mi
513 mi
Flying Spur V8
Environmental Impact
322 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).
206.5 kWh
Continental Flying Spur
322 kWh
206.5 kWh
Flying Spur V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Continental Flying Spur
Flying Spur V8
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data