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Ford Explorer EV vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Explorer EV or Bentley Flying Spur?

Ford Explorer EV vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Ford Explorer EV

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Explorer EV

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.

Ford Explorer EV is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 146,657 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Explorer EV offers considerably more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 561 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

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 markedly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Ford Explorer EV takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers a bit more torque with 770 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 91 Nm more.

Explorer EV

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Explorer EV offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Explorer EV is somewhat lighter – 1,996 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 334 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Explorer EV offers slightly more boot space – 472 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries marginally more – 650 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Explorer EV 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 £34,200
Explorer EV

Ford Explorer EV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 417 - 602 km
Ford Explorer EV
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Explorer EV

The Ford Explorer EV translates the familiar big‑American SUV presence into whisper‑quiet electric motoring, offering roomy seating and a tech‑forward cabin that will please families and road‑trippers alike. It drives with more composure than its boxy looks suggest, blending a comfortable ride and eager acceleration while undercutting the guilt of gas stops — a practical, modern alternative for buyers who want Explorer space with electric charm.

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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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Ford Explorer EV
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 49,600 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
417 - 602 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
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,996 - 2,209 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
472 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
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Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,872 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
531 - 585 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
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Bentley
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