The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 205,000

€ 74,400

€ 205,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400
ⓘ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 Speed is 8.6 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 730d.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 730d
57.7
77.8
85.7
58.2
74.9
84
77.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.7 in
Height
58.2 in
120.7
208.3
120.9
199.7
208.3 in
Length
199.7 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 730d
5567 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
1290 lb
23.17 %

General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 730d
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 730d
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
BMW N57
BWRA, CKHC
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
603 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
603 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d
553 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
553 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 730d
200 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
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9.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
9.23 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
14 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d
9 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
329 mi
Range
731 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
329 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d
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).
139.9 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
322 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data