The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 78,100
€ 181,100
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 181,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
BMW 730d
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
57.9
74.9
84
58.1
77.8
85.7
74.9 in
Width
77.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
120.9
200
120.7
208.3
200 in
Length
208.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4222 lb
Curb Weight
5567 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb
Weight Difference:
1345 lb
24.16 %
General
BMW 730d
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
F01
Generation
Continental
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
VW W12
N57-D30
Engine Code
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
552 hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Performance
BMW 730d
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.09 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.62 lb/hp
10.09 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
14 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
14 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
35 mpg
city
9 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
888 mi
Range
329 mi
BMW 730d
888 mi
329 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
322 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
322 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
