The Comparative Analysis :

Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 190,900
Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..) Bentley Flying Spur V8
€ 81,400
 BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 190,900
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 Bentley Flying Spur V8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 740d
58.6
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
75.7
86.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
75.7 in
Width
74.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.6 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
120.7
208.6
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
208.6 in
Length
199.7 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 740d
5329 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
Weight Difference:
1030 lb
19.33 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 740d
Flying Spur
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
VW V8
Engine Series
BMW N57
CYCB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8
500 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8
487 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 740d
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
10.66 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8
22 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
720 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8
513 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
141.9 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8
206.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data