The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 181,100
€ 85,200
€ 181,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is 7.8 cm longer, 7.4 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the BMW 740Li.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
1475
1976
2176
1478
1902
2134
1976 mm
Width
1902 mm
2176 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1475 mm
Height
1478 mm
3065
5290
3210
5212
5290 mm
Length
5212 mm
3065 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
2525 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2525 kg
Weight Difference:
555 kg
21.98 %
General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
Continental
Generation
F02
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
BMW N54
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5998 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
552 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740Li
650 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
650 NM
450 NM
BMW 740Li
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
▶ REPLAY
4.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4.57 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
17 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 740Li
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
329 mi
Range
510 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
329 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
189.4 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
322 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
396 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
















