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BMW 7 Series vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Bentley Flying Spur?

BMW 7 Series vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

7 Series

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 7 Series is substantially cheaper – starting at 102,800 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,086 £.

Both cars consume an average of 3.3 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the BMW 7 Series offers significantly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 39 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 BMW 7 Series offers only slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is visibly faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the BMW 7 Series tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers very slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

7 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 7 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 7 Series is very slightly lighter – 2,255 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers clearly more boot space – 540 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries marginally more – 665 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series 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 £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 80 km
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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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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
102,800 - 127,500 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 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
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
What drive types are available for the BMW 7 Series?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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