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Bentley Flying Spur vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or BMW 7 Series?

Bentley Flying Spur vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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BMW 7 Series

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Flying Spur

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 7 Series is substantially cheaper – starting at 102,800 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,086 £.

Both cars consume an average of 3.3 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the BMW 7 Series offers significantly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 39 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

7 Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers only slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers very slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Flying Spur

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 7 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 7 Series is marginally lighter – 2,255 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers clearly more boot space – 540 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries barely more – 665 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
Bentley Flying Spur
BMW 7 Series

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Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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Bentley Flying Spur
BMW 7 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 288 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
5,316 mm
Length
-
Width
2,013 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 650 kg
Payload
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Bentley
Brand
BMW
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