The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
€ 88,500

€ 190,900

€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 190,900
ⓘ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 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the Bentley Flying Spur V8.
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur V8
1471
1902
2134
1488
1924
2207
1902 mm
Width
1924 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2207 mm
1471 mm
Height
1488 mm
3070
5079
3066
5299
5079 mm
Length
5299 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3066 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur V8
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
2417 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2972 kg

Weight Difference:
402 kg
16.63 %

General
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur V8
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
VW V8
N57-D30
Engine Code
CYCB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
500 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740d
309 bhp
500 bhp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
660 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 740d
630 NM
660 NM
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Performance
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

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

Bentley Flying Spur V8
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6.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.83 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.52 kg/bhp
4.83 kg/bhp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740d
47 mpg
26 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
828 mi
Range
513 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
513 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Bentley Flying Spur V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
575 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data