The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 205,000
€ 81,400
€ 205,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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 21.8 cm longer, 7.4 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the BMW 740d.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740d
1465
1976
2176
1479
1902
2134
1976 mm
Width
1902 mm
2176 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1465 mm
Height
1479 mm
3065
5290
3070
5072
5290 mm
Length
5072 mm
3065 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740d
2525 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
575 kg
22.77 %
General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740d
Continental
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740d
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
BMW N57
BWRA, CKHC
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5998 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
603 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
603 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 740d
750 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
750 NM
600 NM
BMW 740d
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740d
200 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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4.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.46 kg/bhp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
4.19 kg/bhp
6.46 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
17 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
11 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
329 mi
Range
720 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
329 mi
720 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).
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).
141.9 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
322 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
396 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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