The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S Automatic (16 - ..) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 217,200

€ 75,600

€ 217,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Flying Spur W12 S is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 730d BluePerformance
58.6
75.7
86.9
58.2
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
120.7
208.6
120.9
199.7
208.6 in
Length
199.7 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 730d BluePerformance
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
1179 lb
21.61 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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 W12 S
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
BMW N57
DBDE
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
626 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
626 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
605 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
605 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 730d BluePerformance
202 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance
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8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
8.72 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
16 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
11 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
380 mi
Range
731 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
380 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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).
139.9 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
278.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
539 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data