The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 94,200

€ 181,100

€ 94,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 740i is 7.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.1
77.8
85.7
74.9 in
Width
77.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
58.2 in
Height
58.1 in
120.9
200.7
120.7
208.3
200.7 in
Length
208.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
3968 lb
Curb Weight
5567 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
1598 lb
28.71 %

General
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
G11
Generation
Continental
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
552 hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
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
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.09 lb/hp
BMW 740i
12.32 lb/hp
10.09 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
14 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
14 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
25 mpg
city
9 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
713 mi
Range
329 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
329 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).
322 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
322 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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