The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 199,200
€ 99,700
€ 199,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Flying Spur W12 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Bentley Flying Spur W12
BMW 740d
58.6
75.7
86.9
57.8
74.9
85.4
75.7 in
Width
74.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.8 in
120.7
208.6
120.9
201.6
208.6 in
Length
201.6 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur W12
BMW 740d
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5743 lb
Weight Difference:
1069 lb
19.59 %
General
Bentley Flying Spur W12
BMW 740d
Flying Spur
Generation
G11
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 W12
BMW 740d
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
BMW B57
CVAA, DBDB
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12
616 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12
590 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur W12
BMW 740d
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Flying Spur W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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8.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
8.86 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur W12
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12
16 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740d
11 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
380 mi
Range
866 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12
380 mi
866 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
278.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12
278.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur W12
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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