The Comparative Analysis :

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 181,100
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13) Bentley Continental Flying Spur
€ 84,800
 BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 181,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘ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 740d.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740d
58.1
Blueprint Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13)
77.8
85.7
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 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 (08 - 13)
120.7
208.3
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 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 740d
5567 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
1102 lb
19.8 %
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

General

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740d
Continental
Generation
F01
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
6-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 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
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

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

236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Flying Spur

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
14 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
9 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
710 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
329 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
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).
144 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
322 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data