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BMW i7 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Bentley Flying Spur?

BMW i7 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

BMW i7

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW i7 is significantly cheaper – starting at 99,300 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 81,515 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 583 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i7 offers slightly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers markedly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

i7

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 i7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Flying Spur is a bit lighter – 2,330 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries a bit more – 650 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 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 £99,300
i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 559 - 624 km
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BMW i7

The BMW i7 is a quietly imposing electric limousine that wraps advanced tech and traditional Bavarian comfort in a futuristic skin. For buyers after serene luxury with a mischievous streak, it pampers rear-seat occupants while reminding the driver that BMW still knows how to make a big car feel alive.

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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
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
0 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
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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