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Ford Transit Connect vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Bentley Flying Spur?

Ford Transit Connect vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Transit Connect is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 150,053 £.

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 Bentley Flying Spur offers substantially more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 428 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 Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

Transit Connect

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: Bentley Flying Spur offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is significantly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 755 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries slightly more – 780 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Connect sits just 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 £30,800
Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 HP
Ford Transit Connect
Bentley Flying Spur

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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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 Transit Connect
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
-
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
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Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Bentley
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