The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 181,100
€ 79,300
€ 181,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,300
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d BluePerformance
58.1
77.8
85.7
57.9
74.9
84
77.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
120.7
208.3
120.9
200
208.3 in
Length
200 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d BluePerformance
5567 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
1345 lb
24.16 %
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
8-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d BluePerformance
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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10.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
10.09 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
14 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
9 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
329 mi
Range
888 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
329 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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).
115.2 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
322 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
