The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 85,200
€ 178,100
€ 85,200
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 slightly. The BMW 740Li is 7.8 cm shorter, 7.4 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
BMW 740Li
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
1478
1902
2134
1475
1976
2176
1902 mm
Width
1976 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2176 mm
1478 mm
Height
1475 mm
3210
5212
3065
5290
5212 mm
Length
5290 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3065 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
1970 kg
Kerb Weight
2475 kg
2525 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2800 kg
Weight Difference:
505 kg
20.4 %
General
BMW 740Li
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
F02
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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N54
Engine Series
VW W12
N54-B30
Engine Code
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
552 bhp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 bhp
552 bhp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
650 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Li
450 NM
650 NM
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Performance
BMW 740Li
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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6.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.48 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
6.12 kg/bhp
4.48 kg/bhp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 740Li
28 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
20 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
510 mi
Range
316 mi
BMW 740Li
510 mi
316 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
335.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
189.4 kWh
335.4 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
235 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
555 kg
Maximum Payload
325 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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