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BMW 7 Series vs Bentley Flying Spur - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (571 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (101500 £ vs 180900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Bentley Flying Spur?

BMW 7 Series

Bentley Flying Spur

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

7 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 7 Series has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 101500 £, while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180900 £. That’s a price difference of around 79372 £.

Both cars consume an average of 3.30 L per 100 km – no difference here.

As for range, the BMW 7 Series performs significantly better – achieving 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 has a minimal edge – offering 571 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.30 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur performs clearly perceptible better – 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: BMW 7 Series pulls barely noticeable stronger with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 7 Series offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, BMW 7 Series is minimal lighter – 2255 kg compared to 2330 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

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

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

Who wins the race?

The BMW 7 Series proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 7 Series is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £101,500
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
  • Electric Range : 80 km
BMW 7 Series
Bentley Flying Spur

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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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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 7 Series
Bentley Flying Spur
7 Series
Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
101500 - 127500 £
Price
180900 - 186300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
17.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 74 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
2255 - 2525 kg
Curb weight
2330 - 2505 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
5391 mm
Length
5316 mm
Width
1950 mm
Width
2013 mm
Height
1544 mm
Height
1483 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
2993 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
Is the BMW 7 Series offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 7 Series is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.