The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S Automatic (16 - ..) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 217,200

€ 88,700

€ 217,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 740Li.
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740Li
58.6
75.7
86.9
58.3
74.9
84
75.7 in
Width
74.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
120.7
208.6
126.4
205.5
208.6 in
Length
205.5 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740Li
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb

Weight Difference:
1224 lb
22.43 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740Li
Flying Spur
Generation
F02
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 740Li
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW W12
Engine Series
BMW N55
DBDE
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
626 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
626 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Li
605 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
605 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740Li
202 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 740Li
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8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
8.72 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
16 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740Li
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
380 mi
Range
629 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
380 mi
629 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
149.7 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
278.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
539 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data