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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Bentley Flying Spur?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • only slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 140,915 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 60 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

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 only slightly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers very slightly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

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: BMW 3 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 755 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers a bit more boot space – 480 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon stands well ahead of its rival 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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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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Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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