The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 181,100

€ 99,800

€ 181,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is 2 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
58.1
77.8
85.7
58.5
74.9
85.4
77.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
120.7
208.3
126.4
206.2
208.3 in
Length
206.2 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
5567 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb

Weight Difference:
1499 lb
26.93 %

General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
Continental
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
BMW B58
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li
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10.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
10.09 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
14 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740Li
9 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
329 mi
Range
713 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
329 mi
713 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).
128.7 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
322 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data