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Bentley Flying Spur vs Ford Explorer EV comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 34,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or Ford Explorer EV?

Bentley Flying Spur vs Ford Explorer EV: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Ford Explorer EV

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Ford Explorer EV is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 146,657 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Explorer EV offers substantially more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 561 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Explorer EV

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 Bentley Flying Spur offers visibly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Ford Explorer EV takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers somewhat more torque with 770 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 91 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: Ford Explorer EV offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Explorer EV is somewhat lighter – 1,996 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 334 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Explorer EV offers moderately more boot space – 472 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries very slightly more – 650 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Explorer EV is decisively ahead 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 £34,200
Explorer EV

Ford Explorer EV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 - 602 km
Bentley Flying Spur
Ford Explorer EV

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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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Ford Explorer EV

The Explorer EV brings the familiar presence and practicality of an Explorer into the electric age, offering roomy comfort and modern tech for everyday life and family trips. It feels composed on the road and serves as a straightforward, user-friendly alternative to conventional gas-powered SUVs.

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Bentley Flying Spur
Ford Explorer EV

Costs and Consumption

Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
34,200 - 49,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
417 - 602 km
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Curb weight
1,996 - 2,209 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
5,316 mm
Length
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Width
2,013 mm
Width
1,872 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 650 kg
Payload
531 - 585 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
190 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Ford
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