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BMW 1 Series vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (29,400 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Bentley Flying Spur?

BMW 1 Series vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • considerably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

1 Series

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.

BMW 1 Series is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,400 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 151,500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the BMW 1 Series with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Flying Spur

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Flying Spur offers considerably more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

1 Series

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: BMW 1 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is substantially lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 865 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers marginally more boot space – 420 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series 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 £29,400
1 Series

BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
BMW 1 Series
Bentley Flying Spur

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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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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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BMW 1 Series
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
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