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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Bentley Flying Spur?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • clearly cheaper
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Transit Custom Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 130,061 £.

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 considerably more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 332 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers somewhat more torque with 770 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Transit Custom Bus

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: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers substantially more boot space – 420 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 420 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £50,800
Transit Custom Bus

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Bentley Flying Spur

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Ford Transit Custom Bus

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.

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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 Custom Bus
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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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
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
9
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
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
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

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