The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
€ 94,200
€ 190,900
€ 94,200
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 740i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Bentley Flying Spur V8.
BMW 740i
Bentley Flying Spur V8
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.6
75.7
86.9
74.9 in
Width
75.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.6 in
120.9
200.7
120.7
208.6
200.7 in
Length
208.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Bentley Flying Spur V8
3968 lb
Curb Weight
5329 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6552 lb
Weight Difference:
1360 lb
25.52 %
General
BMW 740i
Bentley Flying Spur V8
G11
Generation
Flying Spur
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
VW V8
B58-B30
Engine Code
CYCB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
500 hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Performance
BMW 740i
Bentley Flying Spur V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
183 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 Flying Spur V8
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12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
BMW 740i
12.32 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
22 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
713 mi
Range
513 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
513 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8
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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Bentley Flying Spur V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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