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Bentley Flying Spur vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or VW Transporter Bus?

Bentley Flying Spur vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly 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:

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

VW Transporter Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 139,379 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 283 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Transporter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Flying Spur offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is noticeably faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 118 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers considerably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm more.

Flying Spur

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is slightly lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 332 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 343 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 493 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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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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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
75 - 288 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
5,316 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
525 - 650 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Bentley
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Bentley Flying Spur?

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

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