The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Bentley Flying Spur W12 S Automatic (16 - ..)
€ 84,800

€ 217,200

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 217,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 740d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22.7 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Bentley Flying Spur W12 S.
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
1479
1902
2134
1488
1924
2207
1902 mm
Width
1924 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2207 mm
1479 mm
Height
1488 mm
3070
5072
3066
5299
5072 mm
Length
5299 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3066 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2475 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2972 kg

Weight Difference:
450 kg
18.18 %

General
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
F01
Generation
Flying Spur
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
VW W12
N57-D30
Engine Code
DBDE

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
626 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740d
302 bhp
626 bhp
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
820 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 740d
600 NM
820 NM
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Performance
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
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6.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.95 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.71 kg/bhp
3.95 kg/bhp
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
19 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
32 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
710 mi
Range
380 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
380 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Environmental Impact
144 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).
278.4 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
278.4 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
555 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data