The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S Automatic (16 - ..) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 190,900

€ 81,500

€ 190,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Flying Spur V8 S is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
BMW 730d
58.6
75.7
86.9
57.9
74.9
84
75.7 in
Width
74.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
120.7
208.6
120.9
200
208.6 in
Length
200 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
BMW 730d
5329 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
952 lb
17.87 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
BMW 730d
Flying Spur
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
VW V8
Engine Series
BMW N57
CYCA
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
521 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
521 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
502 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
502 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
BMW 730d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
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10.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
10.23 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
22 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 730d
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
513 mi
Range
828 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
513 mi
828 mi
BMW 730d
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).
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).
123.4 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
206.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data