The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S Automatic (16 - ..) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 217,200

€ 94,200

€ 217,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 740i.
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740i
58.6
75.7
86.9
58.2
74.9
85.4
75.7 in
Width
74.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.6 in
Height
58.2 in
120.7
208.6
120.9
200.7
208.6 in
Length
200.7 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740i
5456 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
1488 lb
27.27 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740i
Flying Spur
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740i
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
BMW B58
DBDE
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
626 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
626 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
605 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
605 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740i
202 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 740i
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8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
8.72 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
16 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740i
11 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
380 mi
Range
713 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
380 mi
713 mi
BMW 740i
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).
128.7 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
278.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
539 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data