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Bentley Flying Spur vs BMW i7 comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 99,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or BMW i7?

Bentley Flying Spur vs BMW i7: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

  • somewhat lighter
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BMW i7

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW i7 is significantly cheaper – starting at 99,300 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 81,515 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 583 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

i7

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 i7 offers slightly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers noticeably more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

Flying Spur

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW i7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Flying Spur is somewhat lighter – 2,330 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries moderately more – 650 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £99,300
i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 559 - 624 km
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Bentley Flying Spur
BMW i7

Costs and Consumption
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 288 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
500 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
480 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Bentley
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Bentley Flying Spur?

The Bentley Flying Spur is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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