The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 94,200
€ 178,100
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 178,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 740i is 19.2 cm shorter, 7.4 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
1478
1902
2169
1475
1976
2176
1902 mm
Width
1976 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2176 mm
1478 mm
Height
1475 mm
3070
5098
3065
5290
5098 mm
Length
5290 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3065 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
1800 kg
Kerb Weight
2475 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2800 kg
Weight Difference:
675 kg
27.27 %
General
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
G11
Generation
Continental
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
VW W12
B58-B30
Engine Code
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
552 bhp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 740i
322 bhp
552 bhp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
650 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740i
450 NM
650 NM
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Performance
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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5.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.48 kg/bhp
BMW 740i
5.59 kg/bhp
4.48 kg/bhp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 740i
42 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
30 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
713 mi
Range
316 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
316 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
335.4 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
335.4 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
600 kg
Maximum Payload
325 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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