The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 205,000

€ 85,200

€ 205,000
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 Speed is 3.1 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740Li
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
126.4
205.2
208.3 in
Length
205.2 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740Li
5567 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb

Weight Difference:
1224 lb
21.99 %

General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740Li
Continental
Generation
F02
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740Li
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
BMW N54
BWRA, CKHC
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
603 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
603 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
553 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
553 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740Li
200 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 740Li
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9.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
9.23 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
14 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
9 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
329 mi
Range
510 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
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 Speed
322 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
BMW 740Li
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