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Bentley Flying Spur vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or Ford Transit Bus?

Bentley Flying Spur vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

  • clearly cheaper
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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.

Ford Transit Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 130,357 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

Transit Bus

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 clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 380 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 Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Flying Spur is barely lighter – 2,330 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers considerably more boot space – 420 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 420 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries significantly more – 1,162 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 512 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Bentley Flying Spur 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 £180,900
Flying Spur

Bentley Flying Spur

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 544 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 41 km
Bentley Flying Spur
Ford Transit Bus

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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 Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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Bentley Flying Spur
Ford Transit Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 288 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
9
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,316 mm
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 650 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Ford
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