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Bentley Flying Spur vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or Lotus Emira?

Bentley Flying Spur vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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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.

Lotus Emira is considerably cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 97,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Emira

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 noticeably more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers noticeably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 290 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: Bentley Flying Spur offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is significantly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 809 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers considerably more boot space – 420 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries significantly more – 650 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 420 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Bentley Flying Spur holds a decisive overall lead 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
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Bentley Flying Spur

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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 288 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
5,316 mm
Length
-
Width
2,013 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 650 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Bentley Flying Spur?

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

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