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BYD Dolphin vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Bentley Flying Spur?

BYD Dolphin vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Dolphin

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Dolphin is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,700 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 151,166 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Dolphin offers substantially more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 386 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

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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 204 HP. That’s roughly 346 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BYD Dolphin takes 7 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

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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: BYD Dolphin offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Dolphin is substantially lighter – 1,658 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 672 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers a bit more boot space – 420 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Dolphin is far ahead overall 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 £29,700
Dolphin

BYD Dolphin

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 427 km
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BYD Dolphin

The BYD Dolphin is a cheeky electric hatchback that blends playful styling with surprising practicality, making it a brilliant city companion for buyers who want modern tech without the showroom bravado. It’s comfy, efficient and easy to live with, and while it won’t blind you with supercar drama, it will quietly get the job done with plenty of character.

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Reviews BYD Dolphin

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Mark Kennedy
12 Apr 2026, 17:25:08

Absolute gem of a car, wonderfully smooth and powerful, along with being loaded with tech. By far the best car I've had. Would highly recommend

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John Maskell
3 Jan 2026, 07:26:24

Loving the dolphin

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
427 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
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Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
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Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
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Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Bentley
What drive types are available for the BYD Dolphin?

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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